Huwag matakot, huwag matinag!

This was Sen. Bam Aquino’s advice to fellow lawmaker Sen. Leila de Lima amid the deluge of personal attacks being thrown at her by the administration.

“Nakakalungkot na naging personal na ang mga atake kay Sen. Leila de Lima ngunit sana’y huwag siyang magpatinag at walang takot na hanapin ang katotohanan at hustisya sa pagdinig ng Senado sa Lunes,” said Sen. Bam

Despite the accusations, Sen. Bam is confident that de Lima can weather the storm, being a tough and brave government official.

“Kilala natin si Sen. De Lima bilang matapang at matibay na lingkod-bayan kaya tiwala akong malalampasan niya ang mga pagsubok na kaakibat ng pagganap sa tungkulin bilang mambabatas,” Sen. Bam added.

De Lima, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, will investigate the spate of extra-judicial killings in the country on Monday (August 22).