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MANILA, Philippines – A number of local celebrities called on Congress to junk the anti-terrorism bill, which has been criticized as a means to silence critics and lawful dissent.
The bill has been passed by the Senate and is being debated by the House of Representatives. It has been certified urgent by President Rodrigo Duterte and, according to Senate President Tito Sotto, is as “good as passed.” (READ: ‘Reject this’: Human rights lawyers up in arms vs ‘repressive’ anti-terror bill)
Rights groups and lawyers have expressed opposition to the bill.
Actress Janine Gutierrez shared a link to the petition with the caption: “JUNK THE ANTI-TERRORISM BILL AND UPHOLD HUMAN RIGHTS!”
JUNK THE ANTI-TERRORISM BILL AND UPHOLD HUMAN RIGHTS! – Sign the Petition! https://t.co/puRUNF6IP3 via @ChangePilipinas
Actress and singer Agot Isidro retweeted a report from CNN Philippines with the hashtag #JunkTerrorBillNow. “Only cowards are afraid of dissent,” she added.
#JunkTerrorBillNOW #JunkTerrorBillNOW #JunkTerrorBillNOW
Only cowards are afraid of dissent. https://t.co/pHPoUDVFYU
Isabelle Daza shared a graphic from Scout Magazine that summarizes important provisions of the anti-terrorism bill via Instagram stories.
Enchong Dee tweeted about the anti-terrorism bill saying: “Ano yung tamang paraan ng pag-rally ngayong GCQ? Gawin ko na bago ipasa yung anti-terror bill kasi kayang kaya na nila ako ikulong kong trip nila.” (What’s the right way to stage a protest under GCQ? I’ll need to do this before the anti-terror bill is passed because after that, I’d be vulnerable to arrest if they felt like it.)
Ano yung tamang paraan ng pag-rally ngayong GCQ? Gawin ko na bago ipasa yung anti-terror bill kasi kayang kaya na nila ako ikulong kong trip nila…
In another tweet, Enchong answered a comment from a follower regarding bashers telling him to read the bill before commenting.
“Actually nagtataka ako bakit hindi ko nakikita yung mga comment nila yun pala kasi hindi sila actual account or kakagawa lang ng account.” (Actually, I’ve wondered why I can’t see the comments. Turns out, it’s because they’re not actual accounts or they’re new accounts.)
Actually nagtataka ako bakit hindi ko nakikita yung mga comment nila yun pala kasi hindi sila actual account or kakagawa lang ng account https://t.co/epYOChWCNJ
— Enchong Dee (@enchongdee777) June 2, 2020
K Brosa tweeted a report from ABS-CBn with the caption: “Urgent?? Parang may mas dapat pong mauna kesa jan.. haaaay..” (urgent? I think there are other matter that need attention than that.)
Urgent?? Parang May mas dapat pong mauna kesa jan.. haaaay… #JunkTerrorBill https://t.co/jzzCrtHEdy
Frankie Pangilinan, daughter of senator Kiko Pangilinan and Megastar Sharon Cuneta wrote: “Even tweeting any thoughts against the government can, and likely will, be considered an ‘act of terrorism’ under this bill. it’s an infringement upon our most basic human rights. #JunkTerrorBill”
#JunkTerrorBill https://t.co/cMsrm7OnNH pic.twitter.com/6KCyjRn3dy
Spoken word artist and screenplay writer Juan Miguel Severo also spoke out against the anti-terrorism bill.
Magandang gabi, bayang magiliw. Pasasaan ba’t darating ang araw ng panunubos. Magkikita tayong mulát at handa. #JunkTerrorBill#MassTestingNowPH#DefendPressFreedom pic.twitter.com/orS7s6FEt7
Jim Paredes tweeted: “In the time of covid, Congress is passing bills allowing 100% foreign ownership of property and business, the Anti Terorism bill, extending emergency powers to the incompetent. The govt serves only its own perpetuation.”
In the time of covid, Congress is passing bills allowing 100% foreign ownership of property and business, the Anti Terorism bill, extending emergency powers to the incompetent. The govt serves only its own perpetuation.
– Rappler.com
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