FORMER senator Leila de Lima has been allowed by Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court to post bail in her remaining drug case — almost seven years after she was first detained.
In a message to reporters, Atty. Boni Tacarardon, De Lima’s legal counsel, said the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 206 granted De Lima’s motion for reconsideration on her bail petition.
“Motion granted,” Tacardon said.
In a press briefing, Philippine National Police spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo said they are waiting for a court order for the release of De Lima from PNP Custodial Center.
De Lima may be released within the day, according to Fajardo.
“We will have to wait to officially receive the copy of the release order…Hopefully, within the day po, kung matapos po ang proseso then our senator will be released upon court order,” she said.
De Lima has been detained in Camp Crame since February 2017 over drug allegations. She has repeatedly denied the allegations against her.
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