Tag: Anti-terror law

Bishop Crispin Varquez of Borongan expressed concern about the new anti-terrorism law and urged priests to help protect the rights of people

The religious leaders said they "cannot in conscience accede to a law that may assault human dignity and human rights"

The day after President Duterte signed the new anti-terror law, 11 activists were arrested for staging a demonstration in Laguna province

The call came after authorities arrested 11 people who staged a demonstration against the newly signed law in Laguna province on July 4

On July 3, President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the Anti-Terrorism Act, which critics fear could be used to target government critics

Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos said the proposed bill will result in the “further criminalization of unionism”

Retired Justice Antonio Carpio: "The Anti-Terrorism Act is likely to lead to a 'permanent situation ... that is worse than martial law'"

China, Russia, ASEAN and Latin American states, however, warn against using country specific resolutions to pressure governments

The scholars noted that the nun “has been unwavering in her commitment to justice and peace, which are concrete expressions of love.”

Bishop David of Kalookan said the country is "dangerously sliding back to authoritarian rule” with illegal arrests “being done all the time”