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De Lima can still create bills, pass laws—Pimentel

February 24, 2017

(Eagle News) — Leila De Lima can still continue her work as a senator even if she is already detained at the Philippine National Police Custodial Center. This is according to Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III. According to Pimentel, the lady senator can still pass and create bills while inside the detention facility. De Lima was arrested on Friday morning, February 24, in connection with her alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade in the New Bilibid Prison […]

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Senator De Lima’s arrest will not affect the Senate’s work

February 21, 2017

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Senate President Koko Pimentel said that the arrest of Senator Leila De Lima will not affect the work of the Senate, adding that it will be business as usual for the Senate. Pimentel also said that the law enforcers – in the conduct of the arrest and service of warrant – should respect the Senate as an institution. Senator Leila De Lima is facing drug charges for her alleged […]

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