A Muntinlupa court on Monday allowed former Senator Leila De Lima to post bail in her remaining drug case, almost seven years after she was first detained.
A Muntinlupa court on Monday allowed former senator Leila De Lima to post bail in her remaining drug case, almost seven years after she was first detained.In a message to reporters, Atty. Boni Tacarardon, De Lima’s legal counsel, said the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 206 granted De Lima’s motion for reconsideration on her bail petition.“Motion granted,” Tacardon said.LOOK: Former Senator Leila de Lima turns emotional after being granted bail. | via @chinogaston pic.twitter.
” “At gusto ko rin pong pasalamatan ang BBM administration for respecting the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law,” she said.Meanwhile, her supporters celebrated the granting of the motion, chanting “laya na si Leila .”In a post on X, EU Ambassador Luc Veron said he was "very pleased" with the news. "A significant step for rule of law in the Philippines.
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