COMMENTS ON THE 12th WEEKLY REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT DATED 15 June 2020
I humbly submit my comments on the President’s 12th Weekly Report dated 17 June 2020, in compliance with Section 5 of Republic Act No. 11469: Is it the end of the road already for the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in its task of distributing the first tranche of cash aid? Despite the lapse […]
De Lima urges swift Senate action on visual care bill
“We should realize that visual impairment could adversely result to loss of productivity and income among affected Filipinos, to poverty and social dependency.” Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has urged her Senate colleagues to help push for the immediate passage of a measure creating eyecare clinics nationwide to address the growing prevalence of vision […]
De Lima renews call to end bloody drug war in PH
“I join the incessant calls by local and international groups to stop the killings in the country that have not just taken the lives of our countrymen but allowed the continued proliferation of illegal drugs under the protection of police authorities.” Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has supported the recent call by Amnesty International […]
De Lima featured as ‘last woman standing’ in Ateneo Law magazine
Senator Leila M. de Lima is named as one of the last women standing in the country by Ateneo Law magazine “The Palladium” for her unwavering fight to defend human rights and democracy and defy the administration’s twisted policies amid her unjust detention. The article entitled “The Last Woman Standing” written by Mars Barrameda was […]
De Lima elated over increased public awareness on people with special needs
“I am thrilled that more people are now using their talents and influence to spread positive messages about people with special needs and are reminding the world that individuals with developmental disabilities are not different from us.” Senator Leila M. de Lima is pleased that more people are now stepping forward to raise awareness of […]
De Lima thanks Australian delegation for concern about her plight Leila de Lima·Saturday, October 19, 2019·3 minutes
“I am extremely thankful to the delegation of the Australian government for checking on my condition and inquiring how I continue to exercise my legislative mandate as a duly elected Senator despite being in detention for more than two years now.” Senator Leila M. de Lima has thanked the Australian delegation for their concern over […]
De Lima praises artist with autism for inspiring world through her works
“Persons with autism, like the admirable artist Samantha Kaspar, are unique because they have this ability to see the world in a spectrum of colors. Like all of us, they have their own talents, which, given enough support and appreciation, can make positive contributions in our society.” Senator Leila M. de Lima has heaped praises […]
De Lima asks gov’t to address ‘accountability crisis’ for traffic mess
“What I see here is an accountability crisis, where this administration refuses to take responsibility over the deteriorating state of mobility in Metro Manila.” Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has demanded for government accountability over the worsening transportation problem gripping the country, especially in Metro Manila, which causes thousands of Filipino commuters to struggle […]
De Lima denounces spread of fake photo of her wearing neck-brace
“Noon pa man, inihahayag ko sa publiko ang tunay na estado ng aking kalusugan. Hindi ako kailanman magsasakit-sakitan o manloloko ng kapwa para lang makakuha ng simpatya. Wala akong itinatago, nasa panig ko ang katotohanan.” Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has warned against the relentless spread of false content and misleading information against her […]
De Lima recalls gov’t officials behind her political persecution
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has recalled some of the officials behind her political persecution amid the administration’s personal attacks against the two United States (US) senators who proposed a visa ban to executives responsible for her imprisonment. In her Dispatch from Crame No. 612, De Lima said US Senators Richard Durbin and Patrick […]