Statement of Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan, Partido Liberal president, on Senate President Sotto's letter on Senator De Lima

Our gratitude and support are with Senate President Vicente Sotto III for formally seeking the participation of Senator Leila de Lima in hearings lodged before her committee.

It is right and just for Sen. De Lima to be allowed to perform her duties as a member of the legislature. Despite her unjust incarceration, Sen. De Lima has expressed her desire to carry out her functions as a lawmaker and help craft laws beneficial to the people.

We hope the Philippine National Police will heed the request of the Senate President.