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‘This is not terrorism’: Filipinos take to the streets after anti-terror bill hurdles Congress
Several Filipino celebrities and progressive organizations are expressing opposition to the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.
The House of Representatives passed the bill on third reading on Wednesday, June 3, with 173 lawmakers voting in favor.
On Thursday, June 4, sectoral and progressive groups held simultaneous indignation protests nationwide.
Concerns persist that the bill's broad definition of terrorism and provisions for detention without a warrant could suppress dissent.
Alliance of Concerned Teachers representative France Castro urged lawmakers to reconsider their decision due to public opposition.
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The House of Representatives approved House Bill 6875, the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, on third and final reading with 173 affirmative votes, 31 negative votes, and 29 abstentions.
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Human rights lawyers are strongly opposing the anti-terror bill, which President Duterte has certified as urgent, warning it could be used to suppress dissent and critics.
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Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno stated that it is "the most unfortunate of times" to pass the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.
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Congress has transmitted the enrolled copy of the anti-terrorism bill to Malacañang for President Rodrigo Duterte's review.
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PBA party-list Representative Jericho Nograles stated that the proposed Anti-Terrorism Law is not intended to target activists but rather terrorists and violent extremists.
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