De Lima seeks Senate probe into ‘babies-for-sale’ trade in PH
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has expressed alarm over the rampant buying and selling of newborn babies across underground black markets in the country which endangers babies’ safety and makes them susceptible to exploitation and abuse. De Lima filed Senate Resolution (SR) No. 224 urging the appropriate Senate committee to investigate the underground “babies-for-sale” […]
Expand access to hygienic toilets in rural areas – De Lima
To prevent the spread of diseases and ensure quality living among Filipinos, especially those in far-flung areas, Senator Leila M. de Lima has urged national agencies and local officials to expand access to personal and hygienic toilets or sanitation facilities. De Lima, who chairs the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development, said […]
De Lima joins global call to end scourge of modern-day slavery
Senator Leila M. de Lima has enjoined her countrymen to fulfill their shared obligation to defeat the scourge of modern-day slavery by exercising extreme vigilance in looking out for individuals who might be held in bondage due to poverty and discrimination. In her message on International Day for the Abolition of Slavery today (Dec. 2), […]
Duterte administration weaponizes laws for political advantage – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has warned against the alarming trend of weaponizing the Rule of Law against perceived government critics in the country aimed to disarm dissent and strengthen the political machinery of the present administration. In her commentary entitled “Lawfare: The silent pandemic afflicting the world” published in social news network Rappler […]
De Lima welcomes UN rapporteur’s call to respect Filipino women in politics
Senator Leila M. de Lima has supported United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Ending Violence Against Women Dubravka Šimonović’s call for the Philippine government to protect Filipino women in politics against any forms of abuse, harassment and violence perpetrated by influential leaders. De Lima also thanked Šimonović for expressing grave concern over her plight as […]
On Bonifacio Day, De Lima urges Filipinos to step up fight for truth, democracy
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima today urged Filipinos to emulate the values and patriotism of the country’s hero, Gat Andres Bonifacio, by reawakening their sense of bravery in calling out the flawed and oppressive policies of the government. In the 156th birth anniversary of Gat Andres Bonifacio, the father of the Philippine revolution, De Lima underscored […]
Reject all forms of harassment vs women – De Lima
With the resurgence of authoritarianism and misogyny under the Duterte administration, Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima today rallied Filipinos to work together with renewed vigor in ending all forms of misogynist attacks against women. In her message on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women today (Nov. 25), De Lima underscored the […]
Saguisag on De Lima case: A looming mistrial of the century
Human rights lawyer and former Senator Rene Saguisag has cried foul over Mr. Duterte’s oft-repeated statements prejudging the guilt of Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima on the trumped-up illegal drug trading charges filed against her by the government. In an ambush interview after attending De Lima’s hearing at the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) […]
De Lima thanks fellow Bicolanos for standing by her fight for freedom
IRIGA CITY- Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has thanked her supporters here for their unwavering support for her and her causes after the events marking her 1,000th day in unjust and indefinite detention concluded last Nov. 20 In a message read by her youngest brother, Vicente “Vicboy” De Lima II, during a celebration of […]
Sereno, opposition leaders renew call for De Lima’s release
Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno and prominent national leaders have renewed their unequivocal support for the immediate and unconditional release of Senator Leila M. de Lima who has now spent over a thousand days in jail. Through her Facebook post, Sereno denounced De Lima’s continued detention by pointing out that the Senator’s […]