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.
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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.
De Lima may take legal action vs ‘persecutors’
MANILA, Philippines — Now that she is out on bail after being detained for nearly seven years due to what she described as fabricated drug charges to silence her, former senator Leila de Lima has hinted at taking legal action against those she perceived as her persecutors, saying discussions with her team on the matter are ongoing.
Paglaya ng 800 political prisoners hiniling matapos makapiyansa si De Lima | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Ikinagalak ng human rights groups ang pansamantalang paglaya ni dating Sen. Leila de Lima matapos ang mahigit anim na taong pagkakakulong — pero paalala nila, marami pang political prisoners na nabubulok lang sa kulungan.
Group calls for release of other political prisoners after De Lima freed on bail
MANILA, Philippines — The release of former Sen. Leila de Lima on bail should open the doors for the release of other prisoners facing political persecution, an organization said Tuesday.
BuCor seeks clear guidelines on application of GCTA law
THE Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) yesterday asked the Supreme Court to come up with clear guidelines on the implementation of Republic Act 10592, or the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) law.
De Lima freed on bail
MANILA, Philippines — Nearly seven years after she was first detained, former senator Leila de Lima is finally walking out of jail after a Muntinlupa court yesterday granted her petition to post bail for her third and last drug case.