ICYMI: Former Senator Leila de Lima told Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla that his son is innocent until proven guilty – just like the people who died during the previous administration’s war on drugs.
Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs saw the deaths of at least 6,252 people towards the end of his term, according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. However, human rights groups like the Center for International Law believe drug war-related deaths could be as high as 30,000.
“Any justice system is only worth the faith we put in it. I hope it works for Sec. Remulla’s son, as I hope that it will also work for me, as well as for the thousand others who were condemned to death without trial during the past administration,” said de Lima. De Lima, who also served as the Justice secretary under the late President Benigno Aquino III, praised Remulla for staying out of his son’s legal proceedings. However, she pleaded with Remulla to uphold justice in the Philippines.
“Sec. Remulla, for the sake of your son, for my sake, and the thousands killed whose families are still grieving, make justice work again in this country,” de Lima said. The former senator has been detained for five years over drug charges. Many have called for her release, calling the charges fabricated.
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