Leila de Lima
Leila de Lima is a Filipino politician and former senator who bravely opposed Duterte's drug policies while serving as chair of the Senate committee on justice and human rights. Despite facing imprisonment on politically motivated charges for over six years, she remained a steadfast advocate for human rights and justice, emphasizing the importance of truth and accountability in the wake of Duterte's arrest.
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Leila de Lima is one of Duterte's fiercest critics who was jailed during his presidency on drug charges that were later found to be false.
Philippines former president fit for trial, ICC says
United Kingdom· 2026-01-27
Congresswoman Leila de Lima, then the secretary of justice, investigated the allegations.
Paralysed by floods, Filipinos ask where the billions meant to protect them wentUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-18
Former Philippine Senator Leila de Lima has been consulting with allies and even voting through a representative while imprisoned.
Ông Duterte thắng cử chức thị trưởng dù đang bị ICC giam
Vietnam· 2025-05-12
Leila de Lima, a former senator and human rights activist, reflects on the profound impact of a rosary she received from Pope Francis.
In a bastion of Catholicism, Filipinos mourn Pope Francis and wonder who comes next | PhilippinesUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-24
Leila de Lima was one of the few politicians who dared to speak out against Duterte's 'war on drugs' and faced severe repercussions.
The senator, the priest, the forensic pathologist: the people who bought ex-president Duterte to justice | PhilippinesUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-14
