Asked if a decision to release #DeLima and rejoin the #ICC would boost the #Philippines' chances of continuing to enjoy the #EU trading incentives, Neumann said that would be “a strong sign in which direction the country wants to move." #HumanRights #EUTrade #FreeDeLima #EJK #DrugWar

EU chief #UrsulaVonDerLeyen visits Philippines after rough ties with ex-president (Duterte)
https://m.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/eu-chief-ursula-von-der-leyen-visits-philippines-after-rough-ties-with-ex-president-articleshow.html

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen visits Philippines after rough ties with ex-president

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was holding talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday.

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"In a letter to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla, EU lawmakers from the subcommittee on human rights said the latest developments on De Lima’s case violate the Philippine government’s commitment to the international treaty on political rights." #Philippines #FreeDeLima

#EU lawmakers reiterate call for #DeLima's release or lose GSP+ tariff perks
https://www.rappler.com/nation/european-union-lawmakers-reiterate-call-de-lima-release-essential-gsp/

EU lawmakers reiterate call for De Lima's release or lose GSP+ tariff perks

The EU lawmakers' call comes after UN experts also demanded the former senator's release

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"#MANILA, #Philippines – Releasing detained opposition leader and former senator Leila de Lima and returning to the International Criminal Court (#ICC) would be strong indications that the Philippines would want to continue its privileges granted by the Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+), the #EuropeanParliament said."

Freeing #DeLima 'strong sign' that PH wants to continue GSP+ perks
https://www.rappler.com/nation/european-parliament-says-freeing-de-lima-strong-sign-philippines-wants-continue-gsp-perks/

Freeing De Lima 'strong sign' that PH wants to continue GSP+ perks

Returning to the International Criminal Court would also indicate that the Philippines wants to continue availing tariff privileges from the European Union, says EU lawmaker Hannah Neumann

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US Senator Markey, who had been banned from the #Philippines by #Duterte, met with Senator Lila #DeLima whom he has long claimed is being illegally detained over her criticisms of Dutere's drug war. Markey was accompanied by other US legislators and also met with present President #BongBong Marcos https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/08/19/breaking-news/u-s-lawmakers-meet-detained-philippine-opposition-leader/
U.S. lawmakers meet detained Philippine opposition leader

MANILA >> U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, who was once banned from the Philippines by former President Rodrigo Duterte, on Friday met a long-detained Filipino opposition leader, whom he says was wrongfully imprisoned under Duterte and should be freed.

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5 #US Senators introduce resolution demanding the #Philippines release opposition Senator Lila #DeLima, end the prosecution of #Rappler editor Maria Ressa, and condemning gov't extra-judicial killing in the #drugwar https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1104006/5-us-senators-free-de-lima