Human Rights Violations Persist Under Anti-Terror Law, Says Peasant Leader

Danilo Ramos, chairman of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas, asserts that human rights violations continue despite the Supreme Court upholding most provisions of the Anti-Terror Law. He highlights the experiences of farmers and farm workers facing 'terrorist labeling' and 'red tagging' as a result of the law.

Danilo Ramos , the chairman of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas and a senatorial candidate, asserted that human rights violations persist despite the implementation of the Anti-Terror Law . Representing the peasant sector, Ramos was one of the petitioners who challenged the constitutionality of Republic Act 11479, also known as the Anti-Terror Law , enacted by former President Rodrigo Duterte in 2020.

However, the Supreme Court ruled in December 2021 that most provisions of the law, which faced criticism for potentially suppressing dissent, are constitutional. During the 'Tanong ng Bayan: The GMA Senatorial Face Off 2025,' Ramos stated, 'It is accurate, and I was among the 37 petitioners against the Anti-Terrorism Law of 2020. Based on experience, the violation of human rights continues due to the Anti-Terrorism Law Executive Order No. 70, creation of NTF-ELCAC.' 'I and thousands of farmers, farm workers, and their families are experiencing terrorist labeling and then red tagging. We are fighting for land for farmers and strengthening local food production,' he added, emphasizing the ongoing impact of the law on the peasant community. Ramos revealed that they have sought assistance from local government units, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), and UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan to address these false accusations of terrorist connections

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