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'While we acknowledge the granting of bail as a positive development, it is crucial not to lose sight of the larger goal – the full exoneration of senator De Lima and the release of all political prisoners,' says Gabriela Representative Arlene Brosas
Keeping De Lima in detention 'keeps the status quo' and will not upset Marcos' 'shaky alliance' with the Dutertes, Human Rights Watch senior researcher Carlos Conde says
(1st UPDATE) Since the petition for bail was denied, the former lawmaker will still not be freed even if Muntinlupa City RTC Branch 204 acquitted De Lima on one of her remaining charges on May 12
Prosecutors have filed an appeal on the Muntinlupa court’s dismissal of the second drug case against former Sen. Leila de Lima, as they asserted that the retraction of star witness Rafael Ragos was not enough to destroy his original testimony against her.