Rappler's latest stories on Philippine anti-terrorism bill
Duterte signs 'dangerous' anti-terror bill into law
Critics say the new law gives the Duterte government more room to define terrorism and more power to act against persons or groups it includes in that definition
'Leaderless movement' urges Filipinos to join #VetoTerrorBill email protest
'We believe that all Filipinos who must stand for democracy against this bill that edges us closer and closer towards tyranny – in any way, shape, or form that is possible in spite of the pandemic,' says the #JunkTerrorBill group
'We can do better': Bangsamoro gov't asks Duterte to veto anti-terrorism bill
'While we agree that a policy framework needs to be enacted to fight the menace of terrorism, we feel that the fundamental guarantees of liberty and the institutions of democracy must be protected,' says Interim Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim
FALSE: No specific mention of warrantless arrests in the Constitution
There are two sections in the 1987 Constitution that mention warrantless arrests
'Further chilling effect:' U.N. rights chief urges Duterte not to sign anti-terror bill
United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet says the passage of the bill 'heightens our concerns about the blurring of important distinctions between criticism, criminality and terrorism'
Military vows more offensives as Duterte insists NPA top terror threat in PH
'We will strike while the iron is hot,' says the Armed Forces of the Philippines after Duterte steps up his rhetoric against communist rebels
Cayetano: Congress can amend or repeal anti-terror law if abuses happen
Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano also appeals to the military to 'work together' with the government to ensure there will be 'zero abuses' should the anti-terror bill becomes law
Anti-terrorism bill well-intended but unclear – CHR
'Napakaganda pakinggan ano ang intent ng ating mga legislators, pero hindi kasi nakasaad sa bill,' says CHR Commissioner Gwendolyn Pimentel Gana
[ANALYSIS] The Anti-Terror Act is worse than Martial Law
'[The Anti-Terror Act] is authorized to order the arrest of any person even if he or she has not committed any crime of terrorism'
Critics ready to petition vs anti-terror bill – and Carpio is one of them
'If we do not want to experience a contraction of our civil liberties we must all work to have the objectionable provisions in the anti-terrorism act invalidated by the Supreme Court or repealed by Congress'
Carpio: House arrest clause of anti-terror bill violates right to bail
Some crimes in the bill are bailable, like inciting to terrorism, but under Section 34, a person charged with inciting to terrorism can be placed on house arrest
PH situation 'worse than martial law' under anti-terror bill – Carpio
The retired justice says that once the anti-terror bill is enacted into law, he will be among the petitioners who will challenge the constitutionality of the measure before the Supreme Court
Año hands Malacañang list of LGU chiefs supporting anti-terror bill
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque says the document shows there is an 'overwhelming majority' of local government chiefs who support the controversial measure
'Consider the Constitution': Groups urge DOJ to recommend veto of anti-terror bill
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra will submit the review to Malacañang on Wednesday, June 17. He will not make it public unless Malacañang releases it from their end.
Address terrorism but not at expense of human rights, Cebu City SK urges
The Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of Cebu City shows its opposition to the anti-terrorism bill
Duterte 'inclined' to sign anti-terror bill – Roque
(3rd UPDATE) The Chief Executive has until July 9 to act on the controversial bill before it lapses into law
Defending anti-terror bill, Esperon bares arrest of 8 Abu Sayyaf 'sleepers'
'We assure you that terrorism is not activism, and activism is not terrorism,' says National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr
House of terror: How the lower chamber let slip a 'killer' bill
The House of Representatives passes a controversial bill that could endanger the progressives, Moros, and Lumad among them due to terrorist-tagging
Bacolod bishop urges Duterte: Listen to the people, veto anti-terror bill
'We feel that there is a need for this government to listen to its people and in turn reconsider and reassess the bill in its present form. There is no point rushing the process,' says Bishop Patricio Buzon of the Diocese of Bacolod
Supporters of anti-terror bill in Cebu City allowed to rally on Independence Day
None of them were detained unlike the 8 individuals arrested for protesting in the University of the Philippines Cebu against the passage of the anti-terrorism bill a week ago
Can lawyers' growing calls vs anti-terror bill be crossroads for Duterte?
'Nakakatakot,' says former vice president Jejomar Binay of the anti-terror bill as he joins fellow lawyers for a picket in front of the Supreme Court
With impending anti-terror law, lawmakers urge Filipinos to guard freedoms
Opposition lawmakers say that the anti-terrorism bill, if passed, will kill freedoms
Panelo recommends signing of anti-terrorism bill
President Duterte's chief legal counsel claims the bill is constitutional and has enough safeguards against abuse
Never again, vow Filipino journalists on Independence Day
At least 30 groups and close to a 100 journalists sign a joint statement to 'renew our pledge to serve the people, to continue speaking truth to power, and to guard and defend freedom of the press and of expression from all threats'
‘Mas dapat magalit’: Filipino youth face dangerous future with anti-terror bill
The Filipino youth will bear the brunt of the anti-terror bill's long-lasting effects
[PODCAST] Law of Duterte Land: Dissecting anti-terror bill and threats to freedoms
The definitions are broader, detention is longer, and it has a 'killer' provision that equates dissent to terrorism
Lawmakers' changing of anti-terror bill vote has 'no more bearing' – Villafuerte
Villafuerte – among the closest allies of Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano in the House – slams his colleagues for changing their votes
The bystander of Cebu 8: 'I got arrested for asking a question'
19-year-old Clement Corominas is arrested after asking a cop, 'What is happening?'
Family of #JunkTerrorBill protester in Cebu gets harassed by unidentified men
In a statement, the family condemns the visit of the unidentified men and urges the public not to let harassment stop them from speaking up
[PODCAST] Making Space: Braving the anti-terror bill as student-journalists
With the youth and students at the forefront of speaking truth to power, how are they dealing with the threat of the pending anti-terror bill?
DOJ's precarious role in the contested anti-terror bill
Will prosecutors be independent of the Secretary of Justice who will sit in the anti-terror council?
Some House members' votes on anti-terror bill incorrectly recorded
Most of the House members voted on the anti-terrorism bill through Zoom or a Viber group chat, methods that are prone to errors when there are a total of 302 lawmakers
Congress transmits anti-terrorism bill to Malacañang
(UPDATED) The anti-terrorism bill is now awaiting the signature of the President, unless he vetoes it. If he decides not to act on it, the bill will lapse into law after 30 days from receipt.
[OPINION] The Philippine military and its hypocrisy
Who is the biggest recruiter for the communist movement? Surely the generals know?
8 arrested in Cebu anti-terror bill rally ordered released without bail
The judge's release order for the 7 activists and one bystander does not require a bail amount. The 'Cebu 8' have already spent some 36 hours in detention.
DOJ defends terror bill's dissent exception, but leaves out 'killer' caveat
DOJ Spokesperson Markk Perete says Section 4's exception on dissent 'should calm concerns,' but he leaves out a 'killer' provision. It's the provision on intent.
As lawmakers change votes, Malacañang yet to receive anti-terror bill
Days after the highly divisive anti-terror bill hurdled Congress, the House still has not released the official breakdown of how lawmakers voted
Makati lawmaker blocks Facebook messages on anti-terror bill vote
As users share that they were blocked, Makati City 2nd District Representative Luis Campos says his social media page managers are 'just being careful' since there are 'many trolls'
[EDITORIAL] 'Terror bill' ang veerus na papatay sa kalayaan
Ang anti-terrorism bill ay 'palaruan ng mga demonyo,' isang 'prelude to hell' sa ilalim ng isang despotiko
Robredo: Why rush anti-terrorism bill during pandemic?
'Diyos ko naman. Nakakapanlumo,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Bangsamoro lawyers, law students reject anti-terror bill
'We support a just, humane law that will combat terrorism, and aid in our efforts toward a more harmonious and peaceful society. We regret that this is not the anti-terror bill,' say the lawyers, including Bangsamoro government Attorney General Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba
Cebu City mayor says public has right to assemble even during health emergency
Despite the heavy-handed tactics of the cops in dispersing a peaceful protest, the Cebu City police are 'professional policemen' and the mayor says he trusts their judgement
DOJ starts review of constitutionality of anti-terror bill
'You appear to be a decent and honorable man, unlike many. Your principal will not be there forever, but your reputation and integrity will outlive you,' human rights lawyer Edre Olalia pleads to fellow Atenean lawyer Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra
PNP denies using excessive force, violating U.P. agreement in Cebu dispersal
The police, who were in riot gear and carrying long firearms, claim that they were the ones assaulted by the unarmed protesters
Lagman urges Cayetano not to transmit anti-terror bill to Duterte yet
(UPDATED) 'It would afford both the House of Representatives and the Senate to make their own respective reviews of the measure to cleanse it of constitutional infirmities,' says opposition lawmaker Edcel Lagman
Close to home: Daughter of slain activist warns anti-terror bill will 'normalize' killings
'Once you're labeled a terrorist, the authorities can justify whatever they may do to you,' says Tsinkay Porquia
Youth-led protesters slam Bacolod lawmaker for anti-terror vote
The youth protesters are allegedly threatened by police for mobilizing
Business groups oppose 'highly divisive' anti-terror bill
During the coronavirus pandemic, what the country needs is 'national unity' and not a bill that 'poses clear and present danger to human rights,' 8 business groups say in a joint statement
U.P. Cebu to probe whether cops violated U.P.-DND accord in arrest of protesters
Under the accord, the police and the military are not allowed to conduct operations within the vicinity of UP campuses without prior notice or approval of the UP administration
How to help activists arrested in Cebu City
Several organizations amplify the call for donations to raise a community bail fund for anti-terrorism activists in Cebu City
