Actress Liza Soberano (lizasoberano) speaks up against the anti-terrorism bill. JunkTerrorBillNow JunkTerrorBill READ: Anti-terror bill one step away from House final approval
In his sponsorship speech, House committee on public order and safety panel Narcisco Bravo argued that the anti-terror bill would “shield our Filipino citizens from atrocious attacks” and prevent the country from being a “haven for extremists.”
, not just by the state forces but also by well-meaning politicians like you and me,” the Quezon City 6th District congressman said. Section 4 of HB 6875 defines the following acts as terrorism, which now ranges from endangering a person’s life to mere planning to commit such an act: Engaging in acts intended to cause extensive interference with, damage, or destruction to critical infrastructureReleasing dangerous substances or causing fire, floods or explosions when the purpose of such act, by its nature and context, is to intimidate the general public, create an atmosphere to spread a message of fear, provoke or influence by intimidation the government or any international organization, or seriously destabilize or destroy the fundamental political, economic, or social...
Various civic groups and rights lawyers have already raised red flags over the bill, arguing its provisions are aThe Concerned Lawyers for Civil Liberties also said the anti-terror bill would give the government “almost free rein in determining who are suspected terrorists.
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