President Duterte's top legal counsel took exception to Senate minority leader Franklin Drilon's comments on the expiration of the Bayanihan To Heal As One Act, observing that the senator’s
President Duterte’s top legal counsel took exception to Senate minority leader Franklin Drilon’s comments on the expiration of the Bayanihan To Heal As One Act, observing that the senator’s “misplaced” remarks could encourage the public to commit acts that are harmful especially at the time of a global health crisis.
“The preservation of the safety and lives of the Filipino people is not a temporary emergency measure. It is a solemn duty of the government and those who act on its behalf, including Senator Drilon,” he said. The Palace official said existing laws are in place, such as Republic Act No. 11332 or the “Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act” and even Republic Act No. 10175 or the “Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012”, which penalize violations thereof with a fine, imprisonment, or both.
“Likewise, there are also ordinances that regulate rallies and demonstrations. Violation of such is likewise subject to arrest and prosecution,” he added.
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