De Lima urges Filipinos to fight back and regain the ‘dignity’ of the law
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima today urged the Filipino people not to remain passive and instead fight back when Mr. Duterte and his repressive regime weaponize the law in their attempt to take away our country’s hard-fought freedoms. In a keynote speech during the first-ever international forum on lawfare, De Lima underscored the destructive […]
De Lima calls Duterte’s unilateral move to rescind VFA ‘epically wrong’
Senator Leila M. de Lima has denounced Mr. Duterte’s unilateral decision to withdraw from the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) by calling it a “gigantic geo-political blunder” that may be detrimental to the country’s image in the international community. De Lima made the statement after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) officially served the Notice of […]
De Lima supports Senate probe on sex trafficking for POGO workers
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has expressed strong support to the ongoing Senate inquiry into the supposed rising industry of underground prostitution, which is reportedly catering to Chinese nationals working for offshore gaming firms. De Lima also commended the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality chaired by Sen. Risa Hontiveros […]
De Lima appeals SC ruling over Duterte’s verbal attacks
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima today filed a motion asking the Supreme Court (SC) to reconsider its earlier resolution dismissing her habeas data petition which seeks to protect herself from President Duterte’s continued threats and verbal attacks. In the Motion for Reconsideration filed on her behalf by her counsel, Atty. Jose Manuel “Chel” Diokno, […]
De Lima slams Duterte’s recent verbal attacks vs her
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has chided Mr. Duterte for making her the object of slut-shaming as she continues to gain support from the international community, particularly from members of the US Congress. De Lima, who believes that Duterte’s recent verbal attacks against her were also triggered by the recent US decision revoking […]
De Lima lauds volunteers, donors for Taal eruption victims
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has commended the outpouring of support among the volunteers and organizations who lent out their assistance to help ease the burden of the families badly affected by the recent Taal Volcano eruption. De Lima, who chairs the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development, also encouraged […]
SC dismissal of habeas data petition may embolden attacks vs women – De Lima
The Supreme Court’s recent dismissal of her habeas data petition on Mr. Duterte may embolden attacks against women as it shows how political power can be used to escape the repercussions of abusing women like her, Senator Leila M. de Lima has warned. De Lima, the first prominent political prisoner under the Duterte regime, made […]
De Lima questions consistent huge cuts in calamity fund since 2017
Senator Leila M. de Lima today questioned the notable pattern in the yearly decreases of the calamity fund since the Duterte government took over, noting at the same time the huge increase in the confidential and intelligence funds. De Lima specifically lamented the P4-billion budget cut for this year’s calamity fund which greatly affects the […]
Bishop Ambo gives Sto. Niño statue to De Lima
“Patuloy pa rin ang karahasan at pagpatay dito sa aming paligid. Kaya habang ipinagdarasal ka namin, sana ay ipagdasal mo rin kami dahil nasa gitna pa rin kami ng mga pagsubok dito,” Bishop Ambo David said in his message to opposition Senator Leila de Lima during the mass for the Feast of the Sto. Niño […]
De Lima won’t take Guevarra’s bait on bail petition
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has refused to take what she branded as Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra’s bait when he publicly asked her why she has not availed of court bail from trumped-up illegal drug charges hurled against her. De Lima, the first prominent political prisoner under Duterte administration, said she would not telegraph […]