US Senate panel OKs resolution: Free De Lima, drop charges vs Maria Ressa

MANILA, Philippines — A US Senate panel has approved a resolution urging the Philippine government to free detained Senator Leila de Lima and drop all charges against Rappler CEO Maria Ressa. US Senator Ed Markey, who filed Senate Resolution No. 142 together with four other lawmakers, said the passage of the resolution “demonstrates broad support … Continue reading US Senate panel OKs resolution: Free De Lima, drop charges vs Maria Ressa