Dispatch from Crame No. 639: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Statement on the Interpol Red Notice vs. Ms. Bahareh Zare Bahari
Right to non-refoulement, or the right not to be returned to a country where one would be at risk of persecution or faces threats to his or her life or freedom for reasons of, among others, political opinion. This well-recognized principle under international human rights law should be foremost in the minds of relevant authorities […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 638: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Statement on the Arrest of the 57 Activists in Negros
The arrest of 57 activists after the implementation of a search warrant in the offices of progressive groups in Bacolod and Escalante City is yet another page from Duterte’s manual on tyranny. Questions on the legality of the arrest have been raised. This blatant attack on political dissent, once again disguised as law enforcement, is […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 637: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s statement on the persistent ‘Drug Czar’ offer to VP Robredo
Duterte’s continuous dangling of the supposed ‘Drug Czar’ Cabinet post for VP Leni Robredo is both the saddest and stupidest things this administration has churned out lately. I compare it with the silly traps that Tom lays down for Jerry as he hides around the corner, hoping that Jerry would be dumb enough to jump […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 636: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Statement on Mr. Duterte’s Dare to Vice President Leni Robredo to take over Drug War
Duterte’s tongue-in-cheek proposal for VP Leni Robredo to take over his war on drugs for six months is the sort that appeals to his fanatic fan base. But like all his other statements of the kind, it is senseless and outrageous when it comes to being considered as a serious policy pronouncement. Of course, the […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 635: Sen. Leila M. de Lima on the inhumane conditions inside the New Bilibid Prison
The attached message, as emailed to my office, from the wife of a Person Deprived of Liberty (PDL) inside the NBP’s Maximum Security Compound bewailing the treatment of PDLs in the ongoing clearing operations in said facility, compels me once again to make this plea. To allow PDLs to live in decrepit and abusive prison […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 634: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Sunday Reflections
That I remain whole – sane, healthy and strong – on the face of incessant challenges and struggles is such a great blessing. I must remain whole and with a higher threshold for patience to bear with each of my court appearances, listening to lies spoken with effrontery by witnesses testifying under oath, such as […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 633: Sen. Leila M. de Lima on the Ambush of Clarin, Misamis Occidental Mayor David Navarro
Another killing, a brazen execution in broad daylight, before the very noses of helpless police escorts! Just another incident that desensitizes our collective repulsion towards violence. A dying Rule of Law!
Dispatch from Crame No. 632: Sen. Leila M. de Lima on the retirement of Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio
Congratulations and happy birthday to Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio who, as he turns 70 today, retires from the Supreme Court after 18 years of exemplary service to the nation. I express my deepest respect and gratitude to him for being a true servant of the Filipino people – always standing for truth and […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 631: Sen. Leila M. de Lima on the harassment of the UP Visayas Skimmers
The UP Visayas Skimmers hit the nail on the head with their performance that criticized President Duterte’s anti-people policies. It smacks of the truth, without sugarcoating the reality under this administration. Their presentation is only a reaction to the truth and reflects the brutal reality articulated by Duterte himself in his public speeches. It was […]
Dispatch from Crame No. 630: Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s statement on the House proposal for a 2-year workers’ probationary period
The proposal for a 2-year probationary period for workers is not a solution at all to the long-time woes of Filipino workers. Pahahabain pa nito lalo ang paghihirap ng mga manggagawa. It is a fog in which to hide the real issue. This ominous fog for a proposal will not only enshroud the actual issue […]