De Lima calls for urgent, impartial investigation on killing of 2 Bicol activists
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has bewailed the reported police killing of two activists who were spray-painting a bridge rail with the words “Duterte Ibagsak!” in Guinobatan town in Albay just hours before Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 26. De Lima said she is alarmed at how authorities are again […]
De Lima: Duterte’s reign of terror must end
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has reiterated that Mr. Duterte’s reign of terror and continued deception of the Filipino public as shown by his unfulfilled promises to the nation “must end.” In her message in the rallies held during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) today (July 26), De Lima cited her indictment […]
De Lima: SC decision on ICC probe vs Duterte’s crimes against humanity reminds public of his abuse of power
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima welcomes the recent Supreme Court (SC) Decision ruling that President Duterte cannot evade the International Criminal Court (ICC) probe for his crimes against humanity and end the treaty on his own. De Lima, the staunchest critic of government’s drug war, said the decision of the SC on the unilateral […]
De Lima lauds youth’s courage to call out gov’t incompetence and failed promises, urges them to register as voters
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima commended the Filipino youth for consistently serving as voices of dissent by tirelessly calling out the incompetence of the Duterte regime and standing up for justice and human rights. In her message for the State of the Youth Address (SOYA) held today (July 19), De Lima urged the youth […]
De Lima seeks inquiry into the dumping of human waste by Chinese ships in the WPS
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima urged Congress to investigate the reported dumping of human waste and wastewater by Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and the Kalayaan Group of Islands which damage coral reefs and marine life in the country’s territorial waters. In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 778, De Lima said […]
De Lima likens China to a rogue state for calling arbitral award a mere piece of paper
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has likened China to a rogue state for its tendency to be selective in its acceptance of the rule of law, particularly in the international setting. De Lima made the statement after Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian recently stated that the historic July 12, 2016 ruling of the […]
De Lima deplores reported dumping of human waste by Chinese vessels in WPS
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima deplored the reported dumping of human waste and sewage by Chinese ships in parts of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) which is said to be creating long-term marine life damage in Philippine waters. De Lima urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Bureau of Fisheries […]
De Lima pushes anew for passage of bill declaring July 12 as ‘West Philippine Sea Victory Day’
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima urged her colleagues to help push for the passage of her bill, Senate Bill (SB) No. 376, filed way back in July 11, 2019, declaring July 12 of every year as the “West Philippine Sea (WPS) Victory Day” to mark the historic decision of the Permanent Court of Arbitration […]
De Lima congratulates City Government of Iriga for groundbreaking of new hospital; says it is one step closer to fulfilling the Universal and Constitutional Right to Health of all Filipinos
Senator Leila M. de Lima congratulated the officials of Iriga City Government for their effort to ensure that quality healthcare service will be provided for her fellow Bicolanos with the construction of the Iriga City Hospital. In her message during the recent groundbreaking ceremony, De Lima said she looks forward to the hospital’s completion which […]
De Lima to Duterte: Running for VP won’t help you escape accountability for crimes vs humanity
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has reminded Mr. Duterte that running for the vice presidency in the 2022 elections would not help him escape the trial and judgment of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the thousands of killings under his regime’s murderous war on drugs. De Lima, a staunch social justice and human […]