Senators lauded the signing of the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act on Friday. Senate President Vicente Sotto III, one of the main proponents of the measure, told reporters that he was “glad the President has sifted through the
Senators lauded the signing of the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act on Friday.
In a separate text message, Sotto assured anew that the measure is “full of safeguards” and will instead be “strong against terrorists.”“A democratic republic like ours is not lame and anemic form of government due to many liberties and due processes every step of the way,” the Senate chief reiterated in his statement.
Lacson repeated that he will keep an eye on the implementation of the law against its possible abuse, “notwithstanding all the safeguards incorporated in this landmark legislation.” Human rights groups Amnesty International on Friday said the law’s “vague” definition of terrorism “can only worsen attacks against human rights defenders” and would give the government “excessive and unchecked powers.”
“From Day 1, this administration unleashed draconian and authoritarian measures as a showcase of its brand of leadership,” Pangilinan, president of the Liberal Party , stressed. “The Anti-Terror Law is not the answer to health problems and hunger brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic… This measure should be thrown out of the window and we are prepared to ask the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of the law,” he said.
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