Leila de Lima
| Leila de Lima | |
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| Secretary of the Philippine Department of Justice | |
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In office June 30, 2010 – October 12, 2015 | |
| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Preceded by | Alberto Agra (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Alfredo Caguioa (acting) |
| Chairperson of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights | |
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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 Iriga, Camarines Sur |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Liberal (2015–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Plaridel Bohol (annulled) |
| Alma mater |
De La Salle University San Beda College |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Leila Norma Eulalia Josefa Magistrado de Lima (born August 27, 1959) is the secretary of Philippine Department of Justice under the Administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III.
Early life
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 of the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. [1] She has two sons, Israel and Vincent Joshua.[1]
De Lima's aunt, Julie de Lima, married New People's Army founder Jose Maria Sison making him Leila de Lima's uncle by marriage.[2]
She graduated in 1980 from the De La Salle University with an AB History degree. She finished her Bachelor of Laws (Salutatorian) degree at the San Beda College of Law in 1985.[1] She placed 8th in the 1985 Philippine Bar Examinations with an 86.26% rating.[3]
Political career
Under then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Leila de Lima was appointed Chairperson of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights. When Benigno Aquino III took over, de Lima was tapped as Secretary of the Department of Justice under the President-elect's new Cabinet.
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."[4]
On August 27, 2015, de Lima assisted Isaias Samson, former Minister of Iglesia ni Cristo who was expelled by the Church due to his alleged exposé about the anomalies in the sect, in filing a case against some prominent leaders in the sect due to illegal detention, a non-bailable offense, the INC members protested at the DOJ office the next day (her 56th birthday), while some members of the INC occupied EDSA in Mandaluyong a few days later to urge De Lima to resign, and give focus to the Mamasapano Massacre where 2 members of the INC were killed.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 http://www.chr.gov.ph/MAIN%20PAGES/about%20us/member%20profile/LMDL_profile.htm Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Profile
- ↑ Joma Sison uncle
- ↑ http://www.realitytv.nfo.ph/leila-de-lima-profile-and-picture/
- ↑ http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100702-278780/New-DoJ-chief-Get-rid-of-corruption-shore-up-competence New DoJ chief: Get rid of corruption, shore up competence
- ↑ Gamil, Jaymee; Yee, Jovic; Quismundo, Tarra (29 August 2015). "Iglesia Ni Cristo protesters occupy Edsa". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
| Preceded by Alberto Agra |
Secretary of the Department of Justice 2010 – 2015 |
Succeeded by Vacant |
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| Preceded by Cesar Purisima as Secretary of Finance |
Philippine presidential line of succession as Secretary of Justice |
Next: Proceso Alcala as Secretary of Agriculture |
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