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Minority bloc seeks release of de Lima

(UPDATE) THE Senate minority bloc sought the release of former senator Leila de Lima following the recantation of three witnesses against her.

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino 'Koko' Pimentel 3rd and Sen. Ana Theresia 'Risa' Hontiveros earlier filed Senate Resolution 27 urging the Department of Justice (DoJ) to withdraw the remaining charges against de Lima.

Former senator Leila de Lima. File Photo