De Lima pays tribute to PNoy, cites his invaluable contribution in strengthening human rights promotion and protection in PH
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has paid tribute to former President Benigno S. Aquino III by recognizing his generous contributions in advancing human rights protection and promotion in the country. De Lima, who was Justice Secretary during the Aquino Administration, said PNoy’s contribution to the country’s human rights situation should not be put to […]
De Lima files Resolution expressing Senate’s sympathy on PNoy’s death
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has filed a Senate Resolution expressing the profound sympathy and sincere condolences of the Senate on the death of Former President and Senator Benigno “Noynoy” S. Aquino III, whom she called “a beloved leader and true hero of democracy.” De Lima filed Senate Resolution (SR) No. 764 pointing out […]
De Lima welcomes help from Israel experts on PH COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has welcomed the government’s move to accept help from medical experts from Israel’s Ministry of Health to assist with the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in the country. De Lima said she hopes that the expertise on vaccination that will be shared by a three-person team from Israel could indeed […]
De Lima on ICC probe on gov’ts drug war: Duterte’s days are coming to an end
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has welcomed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) full-blown investigation of the thousands of killings under the Duterte regime’s murderous war on drugs. De Lima made the statement after outgoing ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda announced last June 14 that she has sought permission for a full-blown investigation to follow […]
De Lima welcomes inhibition of Judge handling one of her trumped-up drug cases
Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 205 Presiding Judge Liezel Aquiatan has voluntarily inhibited herself from hearing one of the two remaining drug charges against Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima. Aquiatan first issued an Order denying De Lima’s Motion for Voluntary Inhibition, prompting De Lima to file a 16-page Motion for Reconsideration last […]
Canadian Senators condemn De Lima’s continued unjust detention, call for her release
Canadian Senator Marilou McPhedran has reiterated her appeal for the immediate release of Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima by filing a motion before the House of Commons of Canada condemning the wrongful imprisonment of the Filipina Senator. McPhedran’s Motion, logged as Motion No. 75, was supported by fellow Canadian Senator Leo Housakos who said […]
IPU renews call for De Lima’s release; Senator hopes for Senate leadership to respond positively
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has urged the Senate leadership to express its support to the recent move by theInter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) renewing its call for her immediate and unconditional release from unjust detention and the dropping of all trumped-up drug charges against her. During its 207th session conducted virtually last May 25, […]
On Independence Day, De Lima tells public to defend sovereignty, end Duterte’s tyranny
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has urged the Filipino public to continue defending the country’s sovereignty and fighting for freedom by rejecting leaders who promote violence and killings and tolerate subservience to China. In her message for the national commemoration of the 123rd Philippine Independence Day today (June 12), De Lima said the public […]
Filipino women should unite to end reign of lies and deceit, achieve peaceful democracy – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima believes that a united women’s vote can help propel the country into a better future, even when names of popular traditional politicians surface early, in anticipation of a bitter power struggle this coming 2022 national elections. In an online townhall event for women led by the 1Sambayan coalition last […]
De Lima and lawyers file criminal raps vs Capones, gangmates
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima and her lawyers have filed separate criminal complaints against Prosecution witness, convicted murderer and commander of the Sigue Sigue Sputnik gang Joel Capones, for trading and selling illegal drugs while serving as an inmate of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) which he confessed under oath and in open court. […]