HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...On the Release of Philippine Former Senator De Lima hide On the Release of Philippine Former Senator De Lima Press Statement Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson November 13, 2023 The United States welcomes former Philippine Senator Leila de Lima’s release on bail after nearly seven years of detention on politically motivated drug charges. Senator De Lima’s release follows her acquittal in two out of three cases. The United States urges the Philippines to resolve the remaining case against her in a manner that is consistent with its international human rights obligations and commitments. Tags Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Office of the Spokesperson Philippines
