Former Senator Leila de Lima acknowledged having “mixed feelings” toward meeting former President Rodrigo Duterte, whom she held responsible for her
nearly seven-year detention on fabricated charges, which derailed her human rights advocacy and career as legislator.
“At the same time, there is this feeling of real hope that maybe justice would finally begin and accountability. But let’s see what will happen in the hearing,” she added. “Let’s observe the demeanor of the former president now. I hope he would veer away from his ranting, the usual ranting, his toxic rhetoric and threatening attitude. I hope he avoids that and act professional,” she said, adding hopes that Duterte answer squarely the issues at hand.
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