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OPINION: The case of Ronnel Mas is a preview of the possible horror of Anti-Terrorism law

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Updated as of Jun 26 04:46 PM

The case of public school teacher Ronnel Mas should give us a preview of the horror that we would have to go through if and when the Anti-Terrorism bill, which is awaiting the signature of President Duterte, becomes a law. Read more »

Shakedown or drug bust? Warrantless arrest of 2 Manila traders questioned

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 16 10:37 AM

Independent investigators should look into the warrantless arrest of 2 Muslim traders in Manila who were accused of links to the narcotics trade, a lawmaker said Tuesday, as he raised fear of increased police abuses under a new anti-terror bill.  Read more »

OPINION: Group slams Roque for belittling Callamard’s credentials

Ellen Tordesillas
Posted at Jun 06 03:52 AM

Agnes Callamard, United Nations special rapporteur on Extrajudicial Summary or Arbitrary Execution, had strong words on the situation in the Philippines during an online forum “No lockdown on Rights” last May 29.   Read more »

CHR questions limited role in anti-terror bill

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 04 01:32 PM

The Commission on Human Rights questioned Thursday its limited role in the controversial Anti-Terror Bill which awaits President Rodrigo Duterte's signature. Read more »

OPINION: Why we can’t believe platitudes proffered for new anti-terror law

Inday Espina-Varona
Posted at Jun 03 06:34 PM

When President Rodrigo Duterte and his apologists tut-tut and sneer that only terrorists need to fear the proposed new anti-terror law, the easiest answer is “Drug War”.   Read more »