Tag: Anti-terror law
International theologians condemn ‘red-tagging’ of Filipino Benedictine nun
The scholars noted that the nun “has been unwavering in her commitment to justice and peace, which are concrete expressions of love.”
Philippine bishop warns against terror bill, slams arrests during pandemic
Bishop David of Kalookan said the country is "dangerously sliding back to authoritarian rule” with illegal arrests “being done all the time”
International rights group tags Philippine democracy as ‘heavily challenged’
The group said the country has been included in the watchlist because of its attacks on media and the proposed anti-terror law
From the lens of power (2)
While everybody is so preoccupied trying to survive the pandemic, why and how can the immediate threat of terrorism be so real?
Manila clergy call on Duterte to reject anti-terror bill
The priests said they made “prayerful discernment, diligent study, critical analysis” of the nature and implications of the proposed law
Philippine bishops to discuss Church’s response to pandemic, anti-terror bill
The country's church leaders are also expected to discuss the official stand of the bishops' conference on the proposed anti-terrorism law
Military bishop says Philippines’ anti-terrorism bill ‘offbeat’
President Duterte has until July 9 to act on the bill, which has been opposed by human rights groups, before it lapses into law
Philippines’ green activists join opposition to proposed anti-terror law
Environmental defenders are wary that the proposed law would target activists who protest against 'destructive projects'
Philippine church leaders call for defense of freedom on Independence Day
A network of church workers and rights advocates announced that they will join demonstrations against the proposed anti-terror law on June 12
Church unites vs anti-terror bill, creeping martial law
The proposed law allows the government to wiretap suspects, arrest them without warrants and detain them for 14 days, among other provisions
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