‘Wiser but humbler’ De Lima turns 60, proud senior citizen
Expect a wiser but humbler Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima as she celebrates her 60th birthday today (Aug. 27), elevating her to the ranks of senior citizens in the country. “Now wiser but humbler. Life’s detours and lessons have a palpable humbling effect,” De Lima said in a statement when asked how it would […]
Reaction of Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr to the Joint Statement for the Participation of Leila De Lima in Senate Proceedings
DOUBLE STANDARDS “The double standards and sense of entitlement of some people are frankly quite disheartening. When I was incarcerated due to politically motivated charges, which the Court has finally settled in my acquittal, a very vocal group were against my participation in Senate proceedings. “It is funny that among that group were Leila De […]
MENSAHE PARA SA ARAW NG MGA BAYANI
Sa atin pong kasaysayan, lagi’t laging nababalikan ang mga yugtong humubog sa ating diwa bilang mga Pilipino at nagbigay-daan sa ating kalayaan. Kasama dito ang mga kabanata ng pagkadapa at pagbangon, gayundin ang aral na dulot ng pagkakanya-kanya at sama-samang pakikibaka. Hindi po natin malilimutan ang mga bayani nating nagmarka sa ating kasaysayan, silang sa […]
On National Heroes Day, De Lima calls on Filipinos to be brave in resisting prevailing culture of fear
As the country commemorates National Heroes Day today (Aug. 26), Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima called on Filipinos to be brave in resisting the prevailing culture of fear and impunity under the current regime. In her National Heroes Day message, she paid tribute to known and unsung heroes who helped reclaim our sovereignty from […]
Former Senators support call for De Lima to participate in Senate proceedings
On the eve of Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima’s 60th birthday, eight former Senators have expressed support to calls to allow her to fully discharge her duties as a lawmaker duly elected by more than 14 million Filipinos in the 2016 elections. In their signed statement, former Senators Rene Saguisag, Wigberto “Ka Bobby” Tanada […]
De Lima thanks APHR & CALD for defending political opposition, renewing call for her release
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has commended her fellow lawmakers from the Southeast Asian countries for defending the work of the political opposition in the Southeast Asian Parliaments, particularly Philippines, where opposition figures like her continue to be vilified, harassed and persecuted. In an official statement, De Lima thanked the ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human […]
SEN. LEILA M. DE LIMA’S STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE 23 AUGUST 2019 JOINT RESOLUTION OF CALD AND APHR EXPRESSING ALARM AT INCREASING ATTACKS ON THE POLITICAL OPPOSITION IN ASEAN
De Lima: Defend the Work of the Opposition in Southeast Asian Parliaments A well functioning parliament – one that promotes and protects the role of the opposition – is vital to democracy. No government can truly claim that it is for, of, and by the people unless there is a guarantee that the voice of […]
Committee advocating for De Lima’s freedom to be launched at historic Club Filipino
A committee advocating for the unconditional freedom of Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima from unjust charges will be launched tomorrow (Aug. 26) at the historic Club Filipino in San Juan, on the eve of her 60th birthday. Called “Committee for the Freedom of Leila M. de Lima”, its launching will be held at Club […]
De Lima wants vindication as she vows to continue working
Ahead of Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s birthday on Tuesday when she turns 60, family, friends, and supporters gathered on Sunday inside the PNP Custodial Center for a Mass followed by lunch. It was her 913th day of unjust detention and the Opposition Senator from Bicol told her guests that she has never imagined she […]
De Lima supports calls to stop illegal black sand mining in Cagayan River
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has expressed strong support to calls to stop the illegal black sand mining operation along Cagayan River due to its negative exploitation of the environment and the loss of livelihood among thousands of residents. “The reported rampant and indiscriminate extraction of black sand along Cagayan River, the country’s longest […]