De Lima: Decision to join comes from place of `duty and principle'

De Lima: Decision to join comes from place of `duty and principle'

LIGAO CITY — Representative-elect Leila de Lima of Mamamayang Liberal Party List has confirmed her inclusion in the House of Representatives’ prosecution panel for the upcoming impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. In a statement released on Wednesday, May 14, De Lima said she accepted the invitation extended by House Speaker Martin Romualdez to serve on the panel, citing duty and principle as her reasons for participation…

'Ang bilis!': Calls to tap De Lima, Diokno in impeachment trial gain traction with Romualdez' nod

The proposal to turn incoming House members Leila de Lima and Chel Diokno into solon-prosecutors in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is quickly gaining traction.This, after House Speaker Martin Romualdez himself approved the idea, and at the same time extolled the two lawyers' credentials.“Former Senator De Lima and Atty. Diokno are two of the most respected legal minds in the country. Their potential inclusion in the prosecu…

De Lima, Diokno accept invitation to serve as House impeach prosecutors

(UPDATE ) MANILA, Philippines — Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno and former senator Leila de Lima will join the House of Representatives' team of prosecutors in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte when the 20th Congress opens in June. De Lima accepted Speaker Martin Romualdez's invitation for her to serve as a member of the prosecution team. "The House Speaker has invited me to serve on the prosecution panel for the upcoming impe…

De Lima, Diokno accept offer to serve as House prosecutors in Sara Duterte trial

Former senator Leila de Lima and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno, both nominees of their respective party-list groups, have accepted invitations to join prosecution panel of the House of Representatives in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is open to having former Senator Leila de Lima and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno join the House prosecution panel for the upcoming impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte in the Senate. Photo from Martin Romualdez/Facebook page According to Romualdez, the legal experience and commitment to justice of De Lima and Diokno will help make the process more fair and credible. De Lima and Diokno …

Romualdez open to De Lima, Diokno joining impeachment panel

By Filane Mikee Cervantes NEW HOUSE MEMBERS. Former senator Leila de Lima and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno are set to join the House of Representatives in the 20th Congress as party-list representatives. Speaker Martin Romualdez said Wednesday (May 14, 2025) the inclusion of the two in the House prosecution panel for the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in the Senate would be welcome. (Photos courtesy of Joan Bondoc a…