Opposition Senator Leila de Lima once again received an award. This time, she was recognized as the “Most Distinguished Human Rights Defender” by Amnesty International (AI) Philippines for her unrelenting determination to uphold human rights despite her detention.
The AI in its first Ignite Awards for Human Rights gave this honor to De Lima, who was “deeply humbled” to learn that she has been chosen for the prestigious award.
“It is with great honor to receive this latest accolade as recognition for my unwavering stance on human rights despite my continued unjust detention and political persecution,” she said.
De Lima considered this latest award as a “vindication of all the politically-motivated trumped-up charges filed by the Duterte administration to taint her integrity as the staunchest critic of the government’s bloody war on drugs.”
She further said that the goal to promote and protect human rights, which she shares with AI, is a proof that “no tyrant can stop them, no matter how influential and powerful those who violate their dignity and human rights.”
(DAILY NEWS ROUND UP FOR 05/ 29 /18)