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Lacson: Proposed anti-terror law 'one of the kindest' in the world

Isay Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 12:02 AM

MANILA - Sen. Ping Lacson said Wednesday the proposed anti-terror law is "one of the kindest in the world," allaying fears it would infringe on civil and political rights. Read more »

Philippines must pass anti-terror bill to stay off 'gray list': AMLC

Reuters
Updated as of Jun 14 12:20 PM

The Philippines risks being included in an international "gray list" of nations falling short of global money-laundering rules if it fails to enact and effectively implement a new anti-terrorism bill, its anti-money laundering body warned on Saturday. Read more »

1987 Constitution framer says anti-terror bill prone to abuse

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 12 04:31 PM

MANILA - One of the framers of the 1987 Constitution on Friday expressed apprehensions that the new Anti-Terror bill would give government further discretionary powers that could lead to more cases of human rights violations.   Read more »

The ANC Brief: Love letter

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 11 05:00 AM

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte sent a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the occasion of Fil-China Friendship Day.  Read more »

Pangilinan calls for new approach vs radicalization, cites vague anti-terror law provisions

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 10 02:36 PM

MANILA - Quelling terrorism goes beyond law enforcement, Sen. Francis Pangilinan said Wednesday, as he cited vague provisions in the Anti-Terrorism Bill that he said makes it open to abuse.  Read more »

Simbahang Katolika, nagbabala laban sa anti-terrorism bill

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 11:16 PM

Ayon sa social action arm ng simbahan na Caritas Philippines, maaaring masiil ng panukala ang kalayaan sa pamamahayag at mauwi sa harassment ng mga magpapahayag ng pagtutol.  Read more »

The ANC Brief: Opposition to anti-terror bill

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 05 05:01 AM

In the time of a pandemic, Congress passes a bill that critics said threatens some of our basic rights.  Read more »

Anti-terror bill not anti-activism, claims Nograles

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 04 02:35 PM

MANILA - The anti-terror bill that has sailed past the 3rd and final reading at the House of Representatives is not against activism, a lawmaker said Thursday.   Read more »

'Parang junta': Anti-terror bill to give broader powers to Anti-Terror Council, says lawmaker

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 04 10:32 AM

MANILA - A lawmaker on Thursday likened the Anti-Terror Council to a junta as the anti-terror bill gives the council the power to order the arrest and detention of people it identifies as terrorists. Read more »