De Lima calls works of human rights defenders a ‘beacon’ for future generation to fight for a just world
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has stressed that the efforts and works of human rights defenders in protecting victims of abuses would serve as an inspiration and guide for the future generation of rights activists to carry on the struggle for a more humane and just world. In a letter she penned for fellow […]
De Lima urges colleagues to support bill protecting rights of abandoned child
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has urged her colleagues to help push for the passage of the bill promoting the rights of and providing greater protections to deserted or abandoned children with unknown parents also called as “foundlings” to help them grow and be productive citizens of the country. In her sponsorship speech of […]
De Lima slams Roque for falsely accusing opposition of praying for failed vaccination program
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has chided Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque for accusing the opposition of praying for the failure of the government’s COVID-19 vaccination program to supposedly give the latter a better shot at victory in the upcoming 2022 elections. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, called Roque’s accusation as […]
De Lima’s persecution a way for Duterte to demonstrate his regime’s power – Bello
Former Rep. Walden Bello has stressed that the aim of Mr. Duterte’s persecution of and unrelenting attacks against Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima is to demonstrate his regime’s power to do anything it wanted and communicate that resistance was futile. In his talk during the Malaya webinar on political prisoners in the Philippines held […]
De Lima reminds Duterte: Community pantries exist to fill the gaps in government response
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has criticized Mr. Duterte’s remark that the Filipino public should wait for government aid instead of depending on community pantries for food and other necessities. De Lima, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development, reminded Duterte that community pantries would not have sprouted in […]
De Lima on medical furlough at Manila Doctor’s Hospital
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has arrived at the Manila Doctor’s Hospital today (April 24) to undergo a medical examination, as recommended by her physician after she experienced bouts of headaches and persistent generalized weakness. De Lima, whose emergency medical furlough was granted by the two Muntinlupa courts handling her trumped-up drug charges, stated […]
De Lima slams Duterte gov’t inaction over Chinese vessel’s presence in WPS harassing fishermen, journalists
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has slammed the Duterte regime’s apparent lack of concern to the Filipino fishermen and journalists who were harassed by the Chinese vessels present in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). De Lima made the statement following refusal from the Malacañang to comment on the recent incident wherein Chinese ships armed […]
De Lima belies Colangco’s claim vs her in clip, says video recorded to ensure his safety
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has belied the recent allegations of Bilibid inmate Herbert Colangco against her in a video rant, stressing that such move was merely his attempt to ensure his safety in prison, and his handlers’ ploy to try to deflect the real issue of Duterte administration’s incompetence and failed pandemic response. […]
De Lima urges youth to use their voices, talent to stand up against injustice
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima thanked the young debaters and public speakers within and outside Bicol for joining her in her causes and expressing solidarity with her fight for justice and human rights by participating in the 1st online Bicol-wide public speaking workshop and competition dubbed as “Leila de Lima Cup” yesterday (March 27). […]
De Lima hits Duterte government’s ineptitude amid continued rise of COVID-19 infections
Nearly a year since President Rodrigo Duterte declared the first pandemic lockdown in the Philippines, Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has expressed alarm over the continued rise of COVID-19 infections in the country brought about by the detection of more infectious variants of the virus, such as the South Africa (B1351) and United Kingdom […]