De Lima bats for construction of suitable facility in Nueva Ecija
Senator Leila M. de Lima has pushed anew a suitable and long-overdue facility for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) by pushing through with the construction of the state-of-the-art prison facility inside the Fort Magsaysay Military Reservation in Nueva Ecija. De Lima, a former justice secretary, maintained that the proposed facility is the long-term solution to […]
De Lima thanks Canadian Senator for concern over her plight
Senator Leila M. de Lima has thanked Canadian Senator Marilou McPhedran for adding her voice to the snowballing calls by some quarters demanding justice for her as she continues to face fake and absurd drug charges under Mr. Duterte’s oppressive rule. De Lima, the first prominent political prisoner under the present administration, said she appreciates […]
De Lima questions arrest of 57 activists in Negros
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has questioned the legality of the arrest of 57 activists, including 15 minors, in simultaneous police raids of progressive groups’ offices in Negros Island from Oct. 31 to Nov.1. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, said the arrest of 57 activists is another blatant attack on […]
It’s a silly trap, De Lima calls ‘drug czar’ offer to Robredo
Senator Leila M. de Lima has labelled Mr. Duterte’s offer for Vice President Leni Robredo to become a “drug czar” as nothing more than a “silly trap” meant to insult the second highest official of the land for her vocal criticism of his deadly drug war policies. De Lima, a former justice secretary, said that […]
De Lima bats for 5-day calamity leave for disaster-stricken workers
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has filed a Senate bill which seeks to provide a five-day special emergency leave with pay for all workers in the public and private sectors directly affected by natural calamities or disasters in the country, based on certain grounds and circumstances specified in the measure. In filing Senate Bill […]
De Lima grateful to Carpio for standing by her and calling for her freedom
Senator Leila M. de Lima is grateful that retired Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio added his credible voice to the mounting calls for her release from detention based on trumped-up charges filed against her. De Lima, who is considered as the first prominent political prisoner under the Duterte regime, expressed her gratitude to Carpio for […]
De Lima seeks Senate probe into ‘alarming rise’ of teenage pregnancies
Senator Leila M. de Lima has expressed alarm over the drastic increase in the number of teenage pregnancies in the country which often deprives adolescents of a chance to have a better future and makes them susceptible to life-threatening scenarios. De Lima filed Senate Resolution (SR) No. 169 directing the appropriate Senate committee to investigate […]
Let’s be relentless in demanding justice for EJK victims and families – De Lima
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has urged the Filipino public to not tire in demanding for justice and accountability for all the victims of the senseless killings in the country and praying for their families’ healing in these challenging times. In her message for the All Souls’ and All Saint’s Day, De Lima said […]
MENSAHE SA PAGGUNITA NG UNDAS
Kasabay ng paggunita natin sa Undas ay ang pag-alala natin sa mga yumaong mahal sa buhay. Pagkakataon ito para magsama-sama ang pamilyang Pilipino; gaano man kalayo, nagpupunta tayo sa kanilang mga himlayan upang ipagdasal at magbigay-galang sa mga sumakabilang-buhay. Subalit alam din natin na ang panahon ng Undas ay malaking hamon para sa marami nating […]
De Lima urges concrete action on the killings of Filipino lawyers
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has denounced the government’s continued inaction over incessant calls to investigate the systematic attacks and killings against Filipino lawyers whose profession places their lives in great danger. De Lima filed Senate Resolution (SR) No. 170 urging the Duterte administration to exert and exhaust all efforts to investigate the unresolved […]