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De Lima attends hearing on illegal drug trade case

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 30 07:01 PM

Former senator and Justice Secretary Atty. Leila De Lima attends a hearing in Muntinlupa City on Monday. Read more »

De Lima says has ‘lingering chest pain’ after hostage-taking

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 11 09:48 PM

Former Sen. Leila de Lima said she remains confined at the PNP General Hospital over 'lingering chest pain' after being held hostage last Sunday. Read more »

De Lima, ginawang hostage ng detainee na gusto tumakas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 10 10:20 PM

Sinibak sa puwesto ang hepe ng PNP Custodial Center matapos ang tangkang pagtakas ng ilang detainee at pag-hostage kay dating Senador Leila De Lima. Read more »

De Lima attends hearing at Muntinlupa RTC

Maria Tan, AFP
Posted at Aug 26 03:21 PM

Ex-senator and drug war critic Leila de Lima is escorted by police as she emerges from her hearing at the Muntinlupa Trial Court in Manila on Friday. Read more »

'Truth coming out,' De Lima camp says after 5th witness recants

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 02 04:56 PM

Sen. Leila de Lima's lawyer urged the DOJ to review the cases against her. Read more »

Robredo visits detained senatorial aspirant De Lima

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 18 10:16 PM

'As a fellow Bicolana, lawyer, public servant and mother, it is a great honor to fight alongside you during the most critical chapter of our nation’s life. No matter what the naysayers say about the arduous journey ahead, we will press on.' Read more »

De Lima marks 62nd birthday, wishes 'vindication'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 27 03:58 PM

This would be the 5th birthday celebration of Sen. Leila De Lima in detention. She turned 62 years old on Friday. Read more »

De Lima calls for 'serious, impartial' probe on deaths of 2 activists in Albay

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 31 12:01 PM

The activists were spray painting the words "Duterte Ibagsak" just hours before the President's State of the Nation Address (SONA) when they were shot dead by police for allegedly fighting back.   Read more »

Two case dismissals but no release order

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Feb 23 11:02 PM

Journalist Lady Ann Salem and Senator Leila De Lima are two faces of courage against an insecure thug in power. They need and deserve the people’s support. Read more »

Ex-justices Carpio, Morales reject Estelito Mendoza’s 'expertise' in anti-terror law petitions

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 10 09:02 AM

Former Solicitor General Estelito Mendoza may have had a storied legal career but that’s not enough for former Supreme Court justices and other legal luminaries to qualify him as an amicus curiae or “friend of the court” in the petitions challenging the Anti-Terrorism Act. Read more »

'Repression in broad daylight': SC urged to issue TRO vs anti-terror law

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 25 12:13 PM

A group of senators, media practitioners and lawyers who filed a petition against the Anti-Terrorism Act has urged the Supreme Court to act on their plea for a temporary restraining order to stop the implementation of the new law. Read more »

Constitution framers, rights defenders, journalists challenge Anti-Terrorism Act

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 23 01:40 PM

Compared with the Human Security Act of 2007, the law which it replaced, petitioners claimed the ATA's coverage is broad as it punishes acts based on intent and purpose, regardless of stage of execution and even if there is no actual death, injury or damage. Read more »