The United States welcomes the acquittal of former Philippines Senator Leila de Lima on the last criminal charge against her. The decision follows her release on bail in November 2023 after nearly seven years in detention and her acquittal on two separate politically motivated criminal charges. The United States is committed to working with the Philippines to strengthen democracy and human rights around the world. We urge the Philippines to resolve politically motivated cases, including those against journalists and civil society, in a manner consistent with its international human rights obligations and commitments.
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