| Leila De Lima | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of Justice of the Republic of the Philippines | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2010 |
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| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Preceded by | Alberto Agra |
| Chairperson, Commission on Human Rights | |
| In office May 2008 – June 30, 2010 |
|
| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Purificacion Quisumbing |
| Succeeded by | Etta Rosales |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1959 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Profession | Politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Leila Magistrado De Lima (born August 27, 1959) is the secretary of Philippine Department of Justice under the Administration of President Noynoy Aquino. She was the Chairperson of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights until President Aquino chose her to be his Justice Secretary.
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She is the eldest daughter of the former Philippine COMELEC Commissioner Vicente de Lima and Norma Magistrado. She was born and raised in Iriga City. .[1] She has two sons, Israel and Vincent Joshua.[1]
She graduated in 1980 from the De La Salle University with an AB History (Political Science) degree. She finished Bachelor of Laws (Salutatorian) at the San Beda College of Law in 1985.[1][2]
She was the Chairperson of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights until President-elect Benigno Aquino III tapped her to be part of his cabinet for the position of Justice Secretary.
On July 2, 2010, De Lima took over the helm of the Philippine Department of Justice. In her speech, she said that "the marching orders of President Benigno Aquino III were not mere election promises...Reform is a fundamental theme of this administration: first to rid ourselves of corruption and second to shore up our competence."[3]
| Preceded by Alberto Agra |
Philippine Justice Secretary 2010 – Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |