De Lima prays for speedy recovery of US rights volunteer in PH
Senator Leila M. de Lima is concerned over the medical condition of American paralegal volunteer for the Ifugao Peasant Movement (IPM) Brandon Lee who is in critical condition two months after he was attacked by still-unknown assailant last Aug. 5. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, said she is offering special prayers […]
De Lima thanks UN officials for concern over her plight, human rights situation in PH
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has thanked United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for raising concern over her continued political persecution by the Duterte administration and the worsening human rights situation in the country. In a letter dated Sept. 15, De Lima told Guterres that she greatly appreciates the effort of the UN Office […]
‘It’s time to listen to young people’ – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has urged today’s Filipino youth to look at the exemplary courage and dogged determination of young people around the world in calling for concrete actions to tackle pressing problems the world is confronted with. De Lima, a known human rights defender here and abroad, made the exhortation as the […]
AFP deal with Mislatel a ‘Trojan horse’ – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has warned that the government’s deal with the China-led Mislatel Consortium to build communication facilities inside Philippine military camps might pose a threat to the country’s national security and sovereignty. De Lima, who chairs the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development, urged Congress to seriously inquire […]
De Lima joins int’l call to end lawyers’ killings in PH
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has joined the call from lawyers groups and members of legal profession worldwide in urging the Duterte administration to end the increasing attacks and killings against Filipino lawyers. De Lima, a lawyer by profession, reiterated her call after 76 international lawyers’ groups and 76 lawyers from 49 countries released […]
De Lima hopes new GCTA rules just a temporary solution
Senator Leila M. de Lima has expressed hope that the revised rules of the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) Law was meant as an immediate yet temporary solution to prevent further abuses and corruption inside the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor). De Lima, however, pointed out that the revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the […]
De Lima lauds Miss World PH’s advocacy on autism awareness
Senator Leila M. de Lima has commended newly-crowned Miss World Philippines 2019 Michelle Dee for using the pageant platform to advocate for autism to increase public awareness and acceptance for persons affected with the developmental disorder. De Lima, who chairs the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development, said she hopes that Dee’s […]
De Lima maintains original IRR consistent with GCTA Law
Senator Leila M. de Lima has maintained that the original Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) Law are consistent with the law itself and in keeping with the principle of restorative justice. De Lima, a former justice secretary, pointed out that the original IRR of the GCTA Law did […]
De Lima to MMDA: Give equal attention to flooding in Metro Manila
Senator Leila M. de Lima has asked the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to give equal attention to and seriously address the widespread flooding affecting thousands of Filipinos, especially commuters in the metropolis, during this wet season. De Lima, who chairs the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development, underscored the need for […]
BuCor needs ‘uncompromising, incorruptible’ head – De Lima
“Ang kailangan ng BuCor ay totoong lider na kayang labanan ang korapsyon na sumira sa kanila, hindi isang mamamatay tao na walang ibang alam na pamamaraan kundi dahas.“ Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has expressed reservation over the appointment of the new Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gerald Bantag due to his pending […]