Senator Leila de Lima said on Monday, May 10, that President Rodrigo Duterte proved to be a "loser" when he backed out of a prospective debate with former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Manila Bulletin) De Lima said it was clear Duterte...
Senator Leila de Lima on Saturday, May 8, hit the Department of Health (DOH) for allowing persons to receive different brands of COVID-19 vaccines after President Duterte ordered the recall of Sinopharm vaccines donated by China. Senator Leila de Lima (Senate of the Philippines) "Permitting...
It seems Vice President Leni Robredo can’t catch a break from fake news. Vice President Leni Robredo (File photo/Office of the Vice President) On Saturday, May 8, Robredo asked her Facebook followers to report those who doctored the image of a house being built under the Angat Buhay project in...
Senator Leila de Lima has sought a Senate inquiry into the reported data breach of sensitive court documents from the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), saying this has potential to cause serious problems in the ongoing judicial proceedings involving key government agencies. London-based...
Senator Leila de Lima is now seeking passage of a measure mandating a 10-day paid leaves for all eligible employees who contracted the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In filing Senate Bill No. 2148, De Lima proposed granting a 10-working day paid leaves of absence for public and private employees...
Senator Leila de Lima has filed a bill seeking to ensure the welfare and protection of workers in the country's business process outsourcing (BPO) industry. (MANILA BULLETIN File Photo/Mark Balmores) In filing Senate Bill No. 2149 last Wednesday, April 28, De Lima mentioned the growth of the BPO...
Opposition Senator Leila De Lima on Friday, April 30, said President Duterte’s refusal to stand up against China’s continued bullying against the Philippines is a reminder of the many promises he made in his 2016 presidential campaign that he has failed to deliver to the Filipino people. De...
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima’s supporters have renewed their call for her immediate release from detention at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center after the lawmaker was rushed to the hospital last week. Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan noted De Lima’s continued unjust...
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima on Thursday urged the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to “assume a friendly approach” to community pantries instead threatening to halt their activities. De Lima said the DILG should put to task barangay officials to ensure the proper...
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima was discharged from the Manila Doctors Hospital on Tuesday morning, April 27, after a three-day medical furlough. Senator Leila de Lima is discharged from the Manila Doctors' Hospital Tuesday, April 27, 2021 and is escorted to detention at the PNP Custodial Center...
Former Representative Lorenzo “Erin” Tañada III has appealed to the Senate leadership to find the courage and independence to allow Senator Leila de Lima to participate in the Senate’s online sessions and hearings from her place of detention at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial...
Senator Leila de Lima was brought to the Manila Doctor's Hospital on Saturday, April 24, to have her checked for possible stroke. The detained lawmaker has been granted a three-day emergency medical furlough by the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branches 205 and 256 after her on-call physician...
