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High-profile detainee Jose Adrian “Jad” Dera on Wednesday, July 5, admitted to senators that he was able to leave his detention cell at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) several times.  Dera is facing charges of violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and has been...

Though the course is long, justice is finally prevailing. Sen. Risa Hontiveros, a fellow opposition lawmaker, made the remark following former Senator Leila de Lima’s acquittal in the second drug charges that was filed against her.  “I am happy that my friend and colleague former Senator Leila...

Makabayan party senatorial candidate Neri Colmenares has called for the immediate release of Senator Leila de Lima on the fifth year anniversary of her incarceration for drug charges. “As Senator Leila de Lima marks her fifth year of unjust detention, I join the calls to free the senator and drop...

Detained Sen. Leila de Lima has filed an appeal with the Muntinlupa prosecutor’s office after it dismissed a complaint she filed against a prisoner for conspiracy to commit illegal drug trading. In June, De Lima filed the complaint before the Muntinlupa prosecutor’s office against Joel Capones,...