De Lima to seek case dismissal
THE camp of former senator Leila de Lima yesterday said it will seek the dismissal of the last drug case against the ex-lawmaker through the filing of a demurrer to evidence.
Leila De-Lima latest news
'De Lima will likely be acquitted'
FORMER senator Leila de Lima will likely be acquitted in her remaining drug case, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Wednesday.
Leila de Lima, free at last
Definitely, the most important news this past week was the release on bail of former Sen. Leila de Lima. She has been incarcerated for almost seven years, mostly during the term of Rodrigo Duterte. It is not surprising that she has been released under the new President.
Remulla sees De Lima acquittal in last drug case
MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla thinks former senator Leila de Lima will likely be acquitted in her remaining drug case after a Muntinlupa court granted her bail on Nov. 13.
CHR calls for ‘timely’ review of other PDLs’ cases after De Lima’s release
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights has urged the government to promptly reassess the cases of other persons deprived of liberty following the release of former Sen. Leila de Lima on bail.
De Lima likely to be acquitted — Remulla
MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said that former senator Leila de Lima will likely be acquitted in her last drug case.
International community welcomes De Lima’s release from jail
MANILA, Philippines — The United States has urged the Philippines to resolve the remaining “politically motivated” case against former senator Leila de Lima in a manner consistent with international human rights obligations and commitments.
EDITORIAL - Free after six years
There’s a lot of understandable rejoicing over the release, even if still temporary, of former senator Leila de Lima. Her release on P300,000 bail, however, is yet another indictment of the inefficiency of the Philippine justice system.