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New anti-terrorism bill not martial law –DND's Lorenzana
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana refuted claims that the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 would lead to a "Martial Law" scenario, calling such allegations misinformation.
Lorenzana assured that the bill contains ample safeguards to protect citizens' civil liberties and human rights.
He emphasized that law enforcement agents cannot arbitrarily arrest individuals under the proposed legislation.
The Anti-Terrorism Council will approve or disapprove warrantless arrests for terrorism crimes.
Lorenzana clarified that the Anti-Terrorism Bill does not cover activism, dissent against the government, or peaceful demonstrations.
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Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana assured that social activists and government critics participating in peaceful mass protests will not be labeled as terrorists under the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.
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Senator Panfilo Lacson, principal author and sponsor, asserts the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 is designed to safeguard the Philippines and its citizens from domestic and foreign terrorist groups.
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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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A Department of Justice (DOJ) official stated that a provision in the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 aims to alleviate concerns regarding potential abuses of the law, specifically noting that dissent is not penalized.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) is preparing an information campaign for its personnel regarding the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 to prevent potential abuses and address public concerns.
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