Lawyers warn of abuse, attack on free speech in anti-terror bill
Lawyers’ groups warned that the anti-terror bill being pushed by President Duterte in Congress will weaken democracy and Constitutional protection of people’s freedoms.
Anakpawis Partylist Rep. Ariel Casilao (Contributed photo)
Court dismisses case against former Anakpawis rep
A court case against former AnakPawis Congressman Ariel Casilao and six relief volunteers for alleged violating quarantine rules was dismissed by the court of Norzagaray, Bulacan.
`The Davao City Government on Thursday, March 12, 2020, announces that Mayor Sara Duterte is presently under monitored self-quarantine in her house as a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Davao City Information Office)
Bayan to Mayor Sara: stop fighting Lumads, focus on city’s COVID-19 woes
The progressive Bagong Alyansang Makabayan comes to the defense of the displaced Lumad in UCCP Haran who have been accused of “murdering” two lumad infants due to negligence.
Photo Courtesy of Save San Roque Alliance
UN official slams ‘police violence’ amid global pandemic
A United Nations (UN) official slammed countries like the Philippines where law enforcement has been acting beyond international law in the use of force while implementing quarantine measures.
Photo courtesy of Kabataan Partylist
Youth, students fear worsening attacks as House panels approve anti-terror bill
The proposed bill allows the warrantless arrest of suspected person and detention of up to 24 days while surveillance can be conducted by the police or the military for 60 to 90 days.
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