De Lima to test Duterte’s immunity, readies chargesA defiant Senator Leila de Lima vowed to file charges against President Rodrigo Duterte before the Supreme Court that would test the doctrine of presidential immunity from suit. (mb.com.ph) MB FILE – (L) Duterte and (R) De Lima(mb.com.ph)Among the cases she intends to file against the President are petitions for a writ of Amparo and writ of habeas data. “Of course, I need to find justice against these lies being peddled against me and the acts of oppression and acts of persecution. “I’m preparing to file a petition for writ of Amparo and writ of habeas data before the Supreme Court. I was hoping it can be filed within the week but we might do it next week,” de Lima told reporters in an ambush interview.

Source: Manila Bulletin October 11, 2016 09:33 UTC