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Read more about the article Justice Carpio, Ombudsman Morales, file 11th petition vs Anti-Terror Law
Supreme Court of the Philippines (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Mike Gonzalez)

Justice Carpio, Ombudsman Morales, file 11th petition vs Anti-Terror Law

Former Supreme Court justices Antonio Carpio and Conchita Carpio-Morales returned to the High Court as part of the 11th group that challenge the legality of the Anti-Terrorism Law.

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Read more about the article Catholic Bishops issue pastoral letter against Anti-Terror Law
Members of progressive groups and various organizations troop to the University of the Philippines-Diliman campus on June 12, the Philippines' 122nd Independence Day, to hold the 'grand mañanita' where they called for the junking of the Anti-Terrorism Bill despite a government ban on mass gatherings. The birthday-themed protest was also a criticism against the National Capital Region Police Office for holding an early morning “extravagant” party for its chief, Brigadier General Debold Sinas, last May 8 where partygoers violated physical distancing and liquor ban during the enhanced community quarantine. (Maro Enriquez/davaotoday.com)

Catholic Bishops issue pastoral letter against Anti-Terror Law

The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) issued a strong pastoral letter and call to prayer Sunday on their concern on human rights in the Philippines highlighted by the signing of the Anti-Terrorism Act.

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Read more about the article Advocacy groups, lawyers file 10th petition vs. anti-terror law

Advocacy groups, lawyers file 10th petition vs. anti-terror law

Leaders of various progressive groups led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan), religious and civil libertarians, and members of the academe filed the 10th petition against the anti-terror law (ATL) on Sunday, July 19.

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Read more about the article Filipina activist named one of world’s young outstanding politicians
YOUTH LEADER. Students from various schools in Davao City on Friday, February 9, 2018 listen to Kabataan Partylist Rep. Sarah Elago during a city-wide consultation at the University of Southeastern Philippines in Obrero. (Mara S. Genotiva/davaotoday.com)

Filipina activist named one of world’s young outstanding politicians

Kabataan Party-list (KP) Rep. Sarah Elago, is the lone Filipino to be named one of the outstanding young politicians from across the world this 2020.

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Read more about the article Petitions vs anti-terror law grow in number
Progressive organizations conducted an online protest called “HINDIpendence in Davao” to signify opposition with the Anti-Terror Bill. (Contributed photo Karapatan)

Petitions vs anti-terror law grow in number

Petitions against the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 have grown in numbers and now totals seven since it was approved into law.

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