By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — Former senator Leila De Lima has conveyed that deciding on a potential candidacy for the 2025 senatorial elections is not currently a top priority for her.
“Many inquire, ‘What are your plans for 2025? Will you return to the Senate?’ My consistent response to that is, I haven’t given it much thought yet,” De Lima stated in an interview with TeleRadyo.
De Lima, who was detained for nearly seven years on drug charges and recently granted bail, served her initial term in the Senate before her arrest.
She emphasized that her primary focus is on aspects of her personal and family life. “There are more pressing matters in my life—personal issues, family concerns, and sorting out my finances. It’s akin to starting from scratch,” De Lima explained.
Despite her current stance, De Lima affirmed her continued affiliation with the Liberal Party. “I remain part of the Liberal Party—Opposition, for me, that’s the opposition, the Liberal Party. I intend to be part of the opposition if I choose to stay in the political arena.”
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