MESSAGE ON THE OBSERVANCE OF THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN
I am one with the Muslim Filipino community here and abroad in this year’s observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan. During this sacred occasion, we witness our Muslim brothers and sisters’ dedication, steadfastness and compassion in expressing their faith. As we continue to face the daunting crisis brought by the pandemic and problems inflicted […]
Sen. Leila M. de Lima’s Undelivered Tribute/ Message for Sec. Dinky Soliman (23 September 2021)
To Sec. Dinky’s family and loved ones: To Hec, Dino and Marikit, my deepest condolences; to my dear colleagues in the PNoy Cabinet, friends, good evening! This is such an incredible moment for me to be with all of you, albeit virtually; a rare moment to rekindle our special ties as one happy official family […]
Pahayag ni Sen. Leila M. de Lima sa pag-abswelto sa kanya at sa pagbasura ng Korte sa isa niyang kaso (17 Pebrero 2021)
Ikinalulugod po natin ang pag-abswelto sa akin at pagbasura ng Korte sa aking kaso sa Criminal Case No. 17-166. To be acquitted even in just one case, in the time of Duterte, is a moral victory. Na-deny man ang ating Demurrer to Evidence at Motion for Bail sa Criminal Case No. 17-165, naniniwala ako at […]
MESSAGE ON NEW YEAR’S DAY
A blessed New Year to all of us. We were rendered vulnerable to a public health crisis, and were even made more so by this regime who took the pandemic as an opportunity to spread terror and lies. And while the worst may not yet be over, compounded by the economic slump, we will welcome […]
MESSAGE OF SOLIDARITY FOR THE 2019 PHILIPPINES I TRANSFORM! YOUNG LEADERS CONVENTION
My warmest congratulations to Youthlead Philippines (YLP) and to all the partner institutions in holding the 8th Philippines I Transform! Young Leaders Convention (PITYLC). With the theme, “Championing Climate Action: Enabling Innovations and Transforming Communities”, Youthlead Philippines once again provided a venue to address a problem confronting every country, especially the developing world such as […]
MENSAHE PARA SA ARAW NG MGA AMA
“Always fight for what you believe is right and just.” This is one of the lessons that my late father, former Commission on Elections Commissioner Vicente de Lima, taught me and my siblings. His discipline, dedication and courage served as my inspiration in pursuing the law profession and a career in public service. This is […]
MENSAHE PARA SA ARAW NG KALAYAAN
“Hindi ka malaya, mahaba lang ang tanikala.” Ito po ang kasabihan na tila naglalarawan sa sitwasyon ng bansa natin sa kasalukuyan–hindi tayo ganap na malaya. Hindi na nga natin lubusang natatamasa, niyuyurakan pa ang ating karapatan ng mapaniil na pamahalaan. Nariyan ang pamimigay ng ating teritoryo at mga trabaho sa dayuhan, ang pagkakait ng kabuhayan […]
MESSAGE ON THE OBSERVANCE OF EID’L FITR
We are one with Muslim communities around the world on the observance of Eid’l Fitr. This sacred occasion not only marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, but serves as a testament to the indomitable faith and discipline of our brothers and sisters in Islam, as they fulfill their religious duty and strengthen […]
MENSAHE PARA SA ELEKSYON 2019
Sa nakalipas na halos tatlong taon, nasaksihan natin ang malalagim at mararahas na pangyayari sa ating bansa. Araw-araw na patayan. Pamamaslang at panggigipit sa mga maralitang “nanlaban”. Pagpapakulong at pagsasampa ng imbentong kaso laban sa mga kritiko. Paniniil sa media. Pambabastos sa Simbahan. Pagbabanta sa buhay ng mga Obispo at kaparian. Dagdag pa rito ang […]
MENSAHE PARA SA ARAW NG MGA INA
Bilang ina, napapawi ang anumang hirap at sakripisyo, masaksihan lang natin ang ating mga anak na masaya at nasa maayos na sitwasyon. Sapagkat pagsubok din natin ang kanilang pinagdadaanang pagsubok. Tagumpay din natin ang kanilang tagumpay. This is why receiving the good news about the passing of my son, Vincent Joshua, in the 2019 Bar […]