Pacquiao promises no abuse of anti-terror law if elected as president
Senator Manny Pacquiao said he would not permit authorities to take advantage of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 if elected as president.
Anti-terror law petitioners ask SC to address attacks against lawyers
Petitioners and counsels against the constitutionality of the Anti-Terror Law (ATL) of 2020 demanded on Wednesday (March 10) that the Supreme Court “take immediate measures” to stop attacks against lawyers. In a statement, petitioners said that the attacks were...
Youth leaders file 29th petition against Anti-Terrorism Law
Youth leaders filed the 29th petition against the Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terror Law of 2020 before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
‘Terror law to transform the state into a terrorist’ — petitioners
The Center for International Law, along with journalists, human rights advocates, and lawyers filed on August 10 the 27th petition that challenges the constitutionality of the Anti-Terror Law (ATL) of 2020.
AFP chief’s proposal to regulate social media draws flak for hindering free speech
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay’s call for the regulation of social media under the anti-terror law drew flak from various public officials and civil society groups for its potential to hinder freedom of speech online.