De Lima thanks Bishop Villegas for unwavering guidance
“Thank you, Bishop Soc Villegas, for your wisdom and compassion that continue to strengthen the faith of our nation and enlighten the minds of Filipinos.” Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has thanked Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates “Soc” Villegas for lifting her spirits and keeping his faith in her as she continues her quest for truth […]
De Lima to activists: Resist authoritarianism and demagoguery
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has urged Filipino activists across the country not to waver in their effort in resisting the looming dictatorship under Mr. Duterte’s leadership and in defying any attempt by him and his allies to weaken democratic values. During these trying times when sinister officials use the government’s entire machinery and […]
De Lima laughs at Romualdez’s ‘top-secret conspiracy theory’
Senator Leila M. de Lima has laughed off Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez’s conspiracy theory that suspicious quarters are lobbying in the US Congress to pressure the administration to stop her political persecution. De Lima, the first prominent political prisoner under the Duterte regime, lamented how Romualdez “is insinuating skullduggery” in […]
Don’t give ‘mass murderer’ license to kill more – De Lima
“A government responsible for the extrajudicial killings of thousands of poor people and the summary executions of hundreds of critics and activists should not be trusted with the license to commit further murders – which the death penalty is – of helpless and hapless Filipinos.” Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has urged the Filipino […]
De Lima renews call for mental health professionals for EJK victims’ families
Senator Leila M. de Lima has reiterated her call to extend help for thousands of Filipinos who are going through emotional stress, trauma, anxiety, and depression, especially the widows and orphans of the victims of extrajudicial killings (EJK). In her message on World Mental Health Day today (Oct. 10), De Lima urged the government to […]
De Lima offers prayers for Aquino, Magalong amid ‘ninja cops’ expose
Senator Leila M. de Lima has offered prayers for Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Chief Aaron Aquino’s continued strength after he exposed in a Senate probe the presence of drug-recycling officers inside the Philippine National Police (PNP). De Lima said she also prays for the safety of former Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Chief […]
De Lima seeks to prohibit black sand mining in PH, impose stiff fines vs offender
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has proposed a Senate measure seeking to prohibit black sand mining operations in the country which continue to wreak environmental havoc while placing people’s health and livelihood at great peril. De Lima, who chairs the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development, filed Senate Bill (SB) No. […]
De Lima bats for preservation of CCTV footages as evidence in court
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has filed a Senate bill seeking to preserve and protect the images and recordings from security cameras not only to be used as possible leads but also as evidence in building up charges against suspected criminals. De Lima, a former justice secretary, filed Senate Bill (SB) No. 1073 which […]
De Lima hopes for PET’s judicious ruling in the Marcos poll protest vs Robredo
Senator Leila M. de Lima has expressed hopes that the Supreme Court, sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), will decide with dispatch on the electoral protest filed by former Sen. Bongbong Marcos against Vice President Leni Robredo. De Lima, a known election lawyer before she joined government service, said the PET should not delay […]
De Lima wants restaurants to disclose ‘nutritional information’ in menus
To curb the growing problems of obesity and improper nutrition among Filipinos, Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has proposed a measure requiring restaurants and fastfood chains to disclose calorie content and nutritional information in their menus. De Lima, who chairs the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development, filed Senate Bill (SB) […]