Judge resigns from pending drug case vs De Lima
The judge handling the case inhibited the hearing of the remaining drug case against former Senator Leila de Lima. Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 256 Judge Romeo Buenaventura did this …
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De Lima acquitted in second drug case in Muntinlupa court
There is only one remaining case that the detained former Senator Leila de Lima has to overcome to be released. This Friday, the court in Muntinlupa acquitted the former lawmaker …
De Lima says hostage-taker threatened to kill her
Former Senator Leila de Lima stated that her hostage-taker was dissatisfied with his treatment at the detention center and threatened to kill her because he was already prepared to be …
DOJ reviewing illegal drugs cases vs. De Lima
On Friday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it is reviewing illegal drug allegations against jailed Senator Leila de Lima after multiple witnesses retracted their testimony against her. Recantations …
Recto asks President-elect Marcos to free De Lima
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Wednesday, June 1, called on the incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. to help free Senator Leila de Lima, who he …
Next DOJ willing to review De Lima’s case
The next secretary of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Cavite Rep Boying Remulla, is open to reviewing the cases against Sen. Leila de Lima after some witnesses turned against the …
Duterte: Ragos bribed to recant statements vs. De Lima
Even after two witnesses recanted their claims about Senator Leila De Lima’s alleged ties to illicit drug syndicates, President Rodrigo Duterte believes that the remaining cases against her, his toughest …
Detained De Lima asks DOJ to revisit her drug case
Senator Leila de Lima, who is currently detained, has written to the Department of Justice (DOJ) formally requesting that the drug cases against her be reviewed and that all charges …
HRW calls on Philippine gov’t to free De Lima
Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on Philippine authorities on Wednesday to drop the accusations against Senator Leila de Lima, free her from detention, and investigate allegations that witnesses were intimidated …
Rafael Ragos apologizes to De Lima; wants the senator freed
Rafael Ragos said that then-Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II “coerced” him into testifying against Senator Leila De Lima in an affidavit notarized on April 30 in Pasig City but made …
De Lima believes justice will be served even if 5 years too late
Senator Leila de Lima, who is currently detained, took to Twitter on Monday to express her feelings after two key witnesses in the drug allegations filed against her recanted their …
De Lima seeks probe on alleged 4Ps lapses
Senator Leila de Lima has asked the Senate to look into alleged anomalies and failures in the administration of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), the government’s social assistance program …
De Lima not surprised by Duterte’s refusal to open drug war records
On Thursday, opposition Senator Leila De Lima was not surprised by President Rodrigo Duterte’s refusal to open the drug war records of the Philippine National Police (PNP) due to the …
De Lima tells Duterte ABS-CBN has no tax liabilities
Senator Leila De Lima opposed President Rodrigo Duterte’s plan to block the restoration of the ABS-CBN network on the air even if it still obtains a legislative franchise. President Rodrigo Duterte said …
De Lima wants probe on PSG COVID-19 vaccination
Senator Leila De Lima filed a resolution seeking a Senate investigation on the “early” COVID-19 vaccination of some members of Duterte’s Presidential Security Group (PSG). The detained senator wanted a …
De Lima wishes freedom, end of killings in PH for Christmas
Detained Senator Leila De Lima said her Christmas wish was to have freedom from detention and to the end of killings in the Philippines. “I constantly wish for my freedom. …
De Lima dares Duterte to allow ICC probe on drug war
Detained Senator Leila De Lima dared President Rodrigo Duterte to allow the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) to investigate the alleged “crimes against humanity” committed in Duterte’s drug war. “If there …
De Lima proposes raising PNP’s retirement age to 60
Senator Leila de Lima filed a bill seeking to increase the mandatory retirement age of officers and non-officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from 56 years old to 60 …
De Lima wants probe if Philippine laws implemented against POGOs
Senator Leila de Lima filed a resolution calling the Senate to investigate how and if the government implements laws against Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in the country. De Lima …
De Lima files motion for bail after 3 years in detention
Senator Leila De Lima filed for bail after spending three years in jail when the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed three drug cases against her in 2017. De Lima filed …
De Lima wants probe on ‘real status’ of PH’s coronavirus testing
Senator Leila de Lima wants Senate to investigate the “real status” of coronavirus mass testing in the Philippines to determine and address issues that “impede the progress” of the government’s …
Duterte bans another US senator from entering PH
President Rodrigo Duterte banned another US senator from entering the Philippines. This is Senator Edward Markey of Massachusetts. According to Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo, the ban was given to Markey …
De Lima marks 1000th day in detention
Senator Leila De Lima marked her 1000th day in detention yesterday, November 20. The senator has been detained at the custodial center of the Philippine National Police headquarters in Camp …
Duterte should be investigated over murder confession, says UN
The United Nations human rights commission has urged the Philippines to launch a murder investigation after President Duterte claimed he killed suspects while mayor of Davao. Since his presidency began …