De Lima deplores ordeal of elderly mothers who lost children to drug war
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has deplored the living conditions of elderly Filipino mothers who continue to suffer from untold hardships even years after losing their children to extrajudicial killings under the government’s murderous war on drugs. De Lima, the staunchest critic of the administration’s war on drugs, pointed out that thousands of elderly […]
De Lima joins UN experts in calling for independent probe on killings in PH
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has joined the call from United Nations (UN) human rights experts in urging the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to investigate the extrajudicial killings and other gross human rights violations in the Philippines. De Lima, a known human rights defender here and abroad, said she is one with the […]
De Lima alarmed over rising e-violence vs female students
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has expressed concern over the rising incidents of electronic violence against female students through unauthorized recording and distribution of obscene photos and videos in various online platforms. De Lima lamented how the President’s crass leadership style epitomized by his fondness for vulgar language, sexist remarks and even rape jokes […]
De Lima hails House approval of rights defenders bill, vows to refile counterpart measure in the Senate
Senator Leila M. de Lima has lauded House leaders for their approval on third and final reading of a measure seeking to provide protection to human rights defenders (HRDs) who have always been under serious threats, intimidation, and harassment. De Lima, a known human rights defender, said she will file in the upcoming 18th Congress […]
De Lima commends jeepney driver’s daughter for topping Ateneo Class 2019
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has commended the daughter of a jeepney driver, Reycel Hyacenth Bendaña, for topping the Ateneo De Manila University’s Class of 2019 and serving as a source of inspiration for those who were also born poor. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, considered Bendaña’s success as proof […]
On Eid’l Fitr, De Lima urges gov’t to speed up Marawi rehabilitation
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has expressed solidarity with our Muslim brethren here and abroad in their blessed observance of Eid’l Fitr which marks the end of the month-long fasting during Ramadan today, June 5. De Lima said she hopes that the meaningful occasion should prompt the government to expedite its long-delayed rehabilitation of […]
De Lima applauds passage of ‘Safe Spaces’ Law
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has expressed elation over the passage into law of the Safe Streets and Public Spaces Act, also known as the “Bawal Bastos” bill, seeking to prevent gender-based sexual harassment from occurring in public places. De Lima said its passage into law was timely because women and members of the […]
De Lima lauds Randy David for bagging Fukuoka grand prize
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has commended renowned sociologist and journalist Randy David for being the first Filipino to win the grand prize in this year’s prestigious Fukuoka Prize which honors groups and individuals who preserve and create the cultures of Asia. The lady Senator from Bicol said David is deserving of the award […]
De Lima pays tribute to rights advocate Bob Bernstein
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has joined the people across the globe in mourning over the demise of renowned human rights champion and founder of Human Rights Watch (HRW) Robert “Bob” Bernstein. De Lima, a known human rights defender here and abroad, said Bernstein will always be remembered for his generous contributions to advancing […]
De Lima alarmed over unprecedented cocaine hauls in Bicol, Mindanao
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has expressed alarm over the unabated dumping of bricks and containers of cocaine in Bicol and Northern Mindanao regions. De Lima, the staunchest critic of the administration’s war on drugs, questioned the Duterte administration’s seeming bland response to the smuggling of tons of illegal drugs into the country and […]