Duterte’s Worrisome Anti-Terrorism Act
Yet another blow to an already weakened democracy
By: Criselda Yabes
It was a foregone conclusion that President Rodrigo Duterte would sign into law the Anti-Terrorism Act he had demanded despite strong resistance from across Philippine society, and having done so on July 3 will underscore his remaining two years in power.
Critics say the law eliminates critical legal protections and permits governmen…
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