De Lima urges LTFRB to monitor surge in Grab fare rates
Senator Leila M. de Lima has urged the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to monitor the exorbitant fare rates and difficulty in booking on ride-hailing platform Grab Philippines this holiday season to ensure that commuters’ rights are not abused. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, said it has come to […]
De Lima: Let us not be indifferent to the plight of others
Senator Leila M. de Lima has urged the government to strengthen international cooperation and foster a culture of solidarity in the country to ensure lasting peace, security and prosperity for the entire Filipino populace. In her message on International Human Solidarity Day today (Dec. 20), De Lima also encouraged Filipinos to always show kindness to […]
De Lima hits out at Locsin for ‘idiotic’ remarks vs US Senate resolution
Senator Leila M. de Lima has chided Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. for his “idiotic” remarks against the US Senate resolution which calls for sanctions against government officials responsible for orchestrating her arrest and prolonged detention. De Lima, a known prisoner of conscience, said Locsin should know better that the threat of consequences against […]
De Lima calls public to ditch single-use plastics during Christmas parties
Senator Leila M. de Lima has urged the Filipino public, especially event organizers, from ditching single-use plastics which will mostly end up in the ocean or in landfill and worsen the country’s garbage problem, during Christmas parties and other gatherings this Yuletide season. De Lima, who has consistently pushed for the nationwide ban of single-use […]
US sanctions meant to stop human rights abuses – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has underscored that the recent US Senate resolution calling for her release is not an intrusion to Philippine affairs but a precautionary measure in preventing rogue regimes from further attacking democracy and human rights. De Lima, a known political prisoner under the present administration, noted that the US bipartisan […]
De Lima to PNP: EJKs in drug war not rehashed narratives
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has chided the Philippine National Police (PNP) for downplaying the records of killings and abuses committed under the Duterte administration’s so-called war on drugs as “rehashed” and “unfounded.” De Lima, a known human rights defender, reminded the police force that the victims of the senseless killings in […]
The Places Where Human Rights Matter
Keynote Message of Sen. Leila M. de Lima on the Colloquium on the Protection of Human Rights Defenders at the Cocoon Hotel, Quezon City (Editor’s Note: The Message was read by Atty. Fhillip Sawali, Chief of Staff, of Sen. De Lima) xxx Two decades and a year ago, governments assembled at the UN and unanimously […]
De Lima pushes for equal protection under the law for PWDs
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has urged the government to exhaust all efforts in providing equal protection under the law for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to ensure a more dignified life for them that is free from abuse and discrimination. De Lima, who chairs the Senate Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development Committee, said […]
De Lima hailed as one of 16 Most Influential Woman in 2019
Senator Leila M. de Lima is named as one of the Most Influential Woman of the Year 2019 from across the globe by a leading business newspaper Financial Times for her courage and determination to defend human rights and defy Duterte’s vicious policies. De Lima, a known prisoner of conscience, is the only Filipino who made […]
Convict-witness testimony exposes ‘fictional narrative’ vs De Lima – lawyer
The recent testimony of the prosecution’s convict-witness on the alleged drug links of Senator Leila M. de Lima reveals a well-orchestrated plan by government officials to fabricate fictional narrative pinning her to drug trade at the New Bilibid Prison, Muntinlupa. Lawyer Filibon Tacardon, one of De Lima’s counsels, made the assertion as he noted how […]