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Anti-terror bill not after activists: Cayetano
Speaker Alan Cayetano clarified that the controversial anti-terror bill targets terrorists who infiltrate activist groups, not legitimate activists.
Cayetano emphasized that activism is crucial for national change and should be promoted.
He stated that terrorism is distinct from activism and that terrorists should not be allowed to hide within activist ranks.
The proposed law, certified as urgent by President Duterte, allows for the detention of suspected terrorists for 14 to 24 days without a warrant.
It also defines inciting terrorism through various forms of communication and expression.
Additionally, the bill removes the penalty for police officers who detain suspects who are later acquitted.
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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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