<strong>De Lima on Ragos’s retraction: ‘Justice will still be served, no matter how late’</strong>
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima welcomed the move of former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) officer-in-charge Rafael Ragos to finally admit that his testimony against her before the court in relation to illegal drugs is nothing but pure lies and invention. De Lima, the most prominent political prisoner under the Duterte regime, said the retraction […]
On Labor Day, De Lima vows to continue fighting for workers’ rights
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima honored Filipino workers, whose hard work and service to the country were not hindered by the challenges brought about by the continuing global health crisis. In her message on Labor’s Day, De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, vowed that she will continue fighting for the rights […]
De Lima urges COMELEC to prevent disenfranchisement, confusion at the polls with massive information drive on COVID safety rules
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima urged the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to conduct an intensive information drive on the COVID safety rules to be enforced on May 9, Election Day, to prevent disenfranchisement resulting from confusion and disinformation, and to ensure a high voter turnout. De Lima, a former election lawyer, noted that the new rules on temperature checks, wearing of face masks and face shields, and no vaccination requirement, are […]
De Lima favors law banning cops, families from e-sabong business
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima underscored the need for a legislation banning police officials and their families from being involved in e-sabong operations or any gambling business. De Lima said the new e-sabong franchises acquired by police officials or their families will only result in the further corruption of the entire police force under the veneer of engaging in a legitimate business. “PNP officials and their families should be banned from holding […]
De Lima camp dismayed over cancellation of hearing anew
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima’s camp expressed dismay over the cancellation anew of her hearing in one of the two remaining trumped-up illegal drug cases filed against her before the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 256 due to the failure of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) to physically bring to the court an […]
De Lima seeks probe into reported lapses of DSWD in implementing 4Ps Act, social amelioration programs
In two (2) separate resolutions, re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima urged the Congress to investigate the reported lapses of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in implementing Republic Act No. 11310, or the “Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Institutionalization Act,” and various social amelioration programs (SAP) to find out if beneficiaries are being deprived […]
De Lima denounces suspension of energy exploration activities in WPS
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima lamented that millions in investment are lost by energy service contractors brought about by the Duterte government’s continued kowtowing to China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). De Lima maintained that Malacañang’s subservience to China in the WPS is the legacy the Duterte Administration will be leaving after its latest decision to suspend energy exploration activities of PXP Energy Corp. over its two […]
De Lima pens heartwarming birthday message for Robredo, thanks her for bringing positive impact to Filipinos
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima penned a heartwarming birthday message for Presidential aspirant and Vice President Leni Robredo, who will be celebrating her 57th birthday with family, friends, supporters and allies in Pasay City today (April 23). In her handwritten letter from Custodial Center, Camp Crame, where she continues to be unjustly detained for the […]
Duterte’s veto of Sim Card Registration bill unfortunate – De Lima
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima expressed dismay over Duterte’s move to veto a bill that seeks to mandate the registration of all subscriber identity module (SIM) cards and social media accounts in the Philippines. De Lima said she finds it unfortunate that Duterte vetoed the Sim Card Registration bill on the grounds of the provision requiring similar disclosure for social media accounts. “Hindi basta na lang nilagay diyan ang probisyon na […]
De Lima slams attack vs Ka Leody and team, members of the Manobo tribe
Re-electionist Senator Leila M. de Lima called for a swift and serious investigation into the shooting incident that left at least five people injured during an activity of presidential candidate Leody de Guzman’s team with Lumad farmers in Bukidnon last April 19. De Lima, a social justice and human rights champion, said she hopes for the immediate recovery of all those who […]