Leila de Lima, Erin Tañada, Teddy Baguilat seek House seat

Metro Manila, Philippines – Former Senator Leila de Lima is in the race to secure a seat at the House of Representatives.

De Lima the lead nominee of the Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list, the sectoral wing of the Liberal Party.

Her fellow nominees are former representatives Erin Tañada and Teddy Baguilat.

“Walang atrasan. Tuloy na tuloy na ang laban!” De Lima said in a social media post. “Isusulong natin nang buong sigasig at katapatan ang katarungang panlipunan.”

[Translation: There’s no turning back. The fight is on! We will push social justice with full enthusiasm and honesty.]

This is De Lima’s first attempt to return to public service after she was released from her seven-year detention. She was cleared of all drug charges filed against her by the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

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Tañada is an advocate for farmers, workers, and human rights.

Baguilat, meanwhile, pushes for Indigenous Peoples rights, environment, and human rights.