MANILA, Philippines — Senator Leila de Lima on Wednesday said she was “appalled and disgusted” over the entry denial of former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales in Hong Kong. READ: Morales denied entry to HKDe Lima, one of the fiercest critics of the Duterte administration, said Morales’ entry denial and detention in Hong Kong only showed how “authoritarian regimes” react to their critics. “Ombudsman Morales spoke up and stood for the Philippines, and was, in turn, considered a risk, held at immigration and considered for deportation. Ombudsman Morales has served this country with the honor and dignity befitting a public servant of the highest order. READ: Morales calls her 4-hour HK detention a form of bullyingREAD: Morales says HK entry denial won’t silence her about ChinaRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 22, 2019 07:13 UTC