Former Sen. Leila de Lima on Thursday, April 3, emphasized that the ongoing tensions in the South China Sea (SCS) and West Philippine Sea (WPS) have long-term human rights implications for Filipino communities. Speaking at the 2025 Regional Conference of the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats, De Lima said the human rights aspect of the maritime conflict remains largely overlooked.

Marzan, J. B. (2025, April 4). De Lima: PH-China sea dispute is also a human rights issue. Daily Guardian, pp. 1, 11.