De Lima appointed Liberal Party spokespersonFormer Philippine senator and human rights campaigner Leila de Lima waves as she arrives at the Muntinlupa Trial Court in Manila on September 18, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — The Liberal Party has designated former Sen. Leila de Lima as its new spokesperson, LP President and lawmaker Edcel Lagman announced on Tuesday. Lagman said in a statement that De Lima was selected as the party’s official spokesperson during its management committee meeting on Monday. “De Lima, who has been a long-standing member of the Liberal Party, committed to resume her active role in advocating and enhancing the Party’s advocacy on good governance, social justice and liberalism,” said the Albay lawmaker. “I hope to convey our Party's message of reforms and advocacy on good governance, social justice and civil liberties,” De Lima said.
