De Lima renews call to stop black sand mining in PH
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has reiterated her longstanding call to prohibit black sand mining operations in the country due to its continuing negative impact to the environment, especially during natural disasters like the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses in Cagayan and Isabela recently. De Lima, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare […]
De Lima calls Biden’s triumph as beacon for democracy in PH
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has extended her respect and admiration for US President-elect Joe Biden whose election may have signaled a return to democratic normalcy and rule of law in the world’s biggest liberal democracy. In a personal letter dated Nov. 18 that she sent to him, De Lima said she believes that […]
De Lima proposes stiff penalties vs crimes on animal abuse, emergency animal response and rescue system
Recognizing records of animal cruelty in the country, Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has filed a measure seeking to impose stiffer penalties for crimes involving animal abuse and negligence. In filing Senate Bill (SB) No. 1918 last Nov. 17, De Lima maintained that it is the duty of the state to protect and promote […]
De Lima underscores media’s role as soldiers of democracy, urges public to defend free press
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has urged journalists and media practitioners to step up on their role in promoting democracy by unfailingly using their power to expose the truth, including those that concern the abuses and corruption in government, amid attempts by the present administration to attack the free press. In her message during […]
De Lima laments gov’ts disregard for farmers, vows to continue fighting for their rights
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has vowed to continue advocating for the rights and interests of Filipino farmers to help extricate them from vicious and degrading cycle of poverty brought about by government’s disregard for their welfare. In her message for the 35th anniversary of Katipunan ng mga Samahang Magsasaka sa Timog Katagalugan (KASAMA-TK), […]
De Lima, fellow parliamentarians press ASEAN to step up action in resolving Rakhine State crisis
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has joined former and present parliamentarians from the country and across Southeast Asia in urging the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to play a positive role in resolving the crisis in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. In an open letter addressed to Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, the current […]
Biden, Harris victory signals decline of populism – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris for their victory in the 2020 election, saying that their success only proves populism is on decline. De Lima, a known human rights defender here and abroad, said the resolve in which Biden and his supporters rallied is truly […]
Harris’ victory is a triumph for women facing discrimination, oppression – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has asserted that US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ victory at the 2020 election is a historical triumph not just for women but for all those who have been deprived of opportunities because of gender and racial discrimination. De Lima, a known human rights defender here and abroad, expressed her […]
Rights groups and press freedom activists to hold webinar on lawfare, impunity for crimes vs journalists
The Committee for the Freedom of Leila M. de Lima (Free Leila Committee), in cooperation with the College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP), Consortium on Democracy and Disinformation, the Asian Center for Journalism, and Cebu for Human Rights, will hold a webinar to address the alarming phenomenon of lawfare, media crackdown and the impunity for […]
From 56 to 60: De Lima proposes new retirement age for cops
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has filed a measure seeking to increase the compulsory age of retirement for officers and non-officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from 56 years old to 60 years. In filing Senate Bill (SB) No. 1899 last November 9, De Lima said that officers and personnel of the PNP […]