De Lima to Duterte: Legally declare your inability to discharge duties
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has challenged Mr. Duterte to abide by the Constitution and formally ask Congress that he can no longer officially discharge his duties as president, notably in resolving the illegal drug problem in the country. De Lima, the staunchest critic of the administration’s war on drugs, made the remark after […]
De Lima defends UP Visayas dance group’s ‘patriotic creativity’
Senator Leila M. de Lima has defended the University of the Philippines (UP) Visayas Skimmers dance group for standing up against the Duterte administration’s anti-people policies and addressing important issues in a viral satirical cheer dance routine. De Lima, the staunchest critic of the present administration’s crooked policies, said the UP Visayas Skimmers’ performance “smacks […]
De Lima denounces brazen execution of Misamis Occidental town mayor
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has condemned the prevailing culture of violence and impunity in the country perpetrated by the Duterte administration following the recent killing of another mayor who was purportedly on the government’s “narco-list.” De Lima, a known human rights defender here and abroad, said the fatal ambush of the late Misamis […]
De Lima honors Carpio for being ‘true servant of the Filipino people’
Senator Leila M. de Lima has thanked retired Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio for exemplifying his patriotism and commitment in fighting for human rights and the country’s sovereignty during his 18 years of exemplary service in the High Court. De Lima, a known social justice and human rights defender here and abroad, said she believes […]