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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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Read more about the article Media giant ABS-CBN loses franchise
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines,media organizations such as IAWART,CEGP and progressive organizations staged a candle lighting activity on February 28,at the ABS-CBN Regional Station as part of the nationwide coordinated action for the renewal of the network’s franchise.(Mara S. Genotiva/davaotoday.com)

Media giant ABS-CBN loses franchise

One of the country’s entertainment and media giants will remain off-air after members of the House of Representatives' panel rejected its bid for franchise renewal.

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Read more about the article Church, Moro groups in Region 10 slam Anti-Terror Law
MARAWI AFTER 100 DAYS. Philippine Marines patrol the highway of Barangay Bubong Madaya on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The village became the main battle area between government troops and the ISIS-inspired Maute group in Marawi City for more than three months. The only Islamic City in the Philippines was completely destroyed 100 days after the fighting. (Divina M. Suson/davaotoday.com)

Church, Moro groups in Region 10 slam Anti-Terror Law

Various groups in Northern Mindanao expressed strong opposition to the Anti-Terrorism Act 2020 which they said will trample human rights as the country grapples on the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

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Read more about the article Four petitions from lawyers’ groups challenge Anti-Terror Law at Supreme Court
The Makabayan Bloc files a petition against the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 at the Supreme Court on Monday, July 6, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Makabayan)

Four petitions from lawyers’ groups challenge Anti-Terror Law at Supreme Court

After the signing of the anti-terrorism law, the battle shifts to the High Court as different groups started filing petitions questioning the legality of the contentious law.

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Read more about the article Indigenous, Moro groups fear Anti-Terror Law repeating past abuses
Members of the Sandugo Movement of Moro and Indigenous Peoples for Self Determination protest in front of the headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday morning, May 18, 2018, and dumped rubbles at the gates of the camp to symbolize the "ruined lives" brought by the martial law. (Photo courtesy of Kathy Yamzon)

Indigenous, Moro groups fear Anti-Terror Law repeating past abuses

Indigenous Peoples and Moro groups denounced the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 which they fear would put them into more danger as experienced in the past.

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