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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 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 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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