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MANILA, Philippines – In a swift but unsurprising turn of events, the controversial anti-terrorism bill passed Congress days after President Rodrigo Duterte certified the measure as urgent.
The proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 is now up for Duterte’s signature.
Human rights advocates have warned that the bill can be used to silence government critics. Filipinos also rejected the proposal through posts with the hashtag #JunkTerrorBill online. ([PODCAST] Mapanganib ang anti-terror bill para sa lahat ng Filipino)
What does the measure mean for democracy? What can citizens do to ensure they are able to exercise their right to free speech? (READ: Cops arrest 8 at anti-terrorism bill protest in Cebu City)
On Tuesday, June 9, lawyer and former Supreme Court spokesperson Ted Te will discuss and answer questions from Rappler+ members about the implications of the bill.
Te teaches at the University of the Philippines College of Law and is part FLAG (Free Legal Assistance Group), a network of human rights lawyers.
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