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.
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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.
President Rodrigo Duterte in a press briefing has placed Luzon under enhanced community quarantine last March 16, 2010. (Presidential photo)
Progressive groups wary of Duterte’s martial law threat
Progressive groups criticized President Rodrigo Duterte for “diverting” the public’s attention following his threat to declare martial law amid the Coronavirus crisis in the country.
Women’s group assails Senate HSA amendment
A women's group here on Thursday assailed the proposed amendments to the Human Security Act of 2007, saying it is "worse" than the martial law in curtailing people's basic rights and freedom.
Lumad and Moro people together with their support groups will hit the major streets of Manila to protest the various forms of militarist options that they say are being used by the ?"US-Duterte regime"? to counter armed conflicts and other problems in the country. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)
Martial Law out, anti-terror law in? Activists fear worse
Human rights advocates are alarmed at the military's push for the passage of amendments to the Human Security Act (HSA) in exchange of the lifting of martial law in Mindanao.
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