MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday called on two United States senators to stop the “unfair publicity stunt” in urging the Philippine government to release detained Senator Leila de Lima. “If any party feels that such constitutional guarantee is not being observed, then such party should avail of appropriate remedial measures under Philippine law instead of resorting to unfair publicity stunts,” he added. Panelo, who is also Duterte’s chief legal counsel, said De Lima’s case is a matter between Senator De Lima and the People of the Philippines. “Our criminal statutes are believed to be violated by her,” he said. “All Filipinos are impleaded in her case by reason of her wrongful acts.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 31, 2019 10:18 UTC