Palace finalizing inputs on antiterror measure

Malacañang on Thursday said recommendations on the antiterrorism bill have been drafted for President Rodrigo Duterte’s consideration after a final review by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea. | jiandradeINQ JMAurelioINQ

The bill has drawn criticisms because of certain provisions that some sectors feared might be used to stifle dissent and pave the way for human rights violations.

“The law will open the door to arbitrary arrests and long prison sentences for people or representatives of organizations that have displeased the President,” warned Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director at Human Rights Watch.The military recently stressed the need for an antiterror measure following the death of four suspected terrorists in Parañaque City.

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