Rappler's latest stories on anti-terrorism laws
8th petition vs anti-terror law attacks 'subjective' definition of terroristic dissent
The Sanlakas party list says Section 4's supposed exemption on dissent must be struck down for being too vague and subjective
Beware of that two-faced clause in the anti-terror law
The ‘flawed’ new Anti-Terrorism Law should delete a clause to clearly exclude protest and dissent from punishable acts, says a top terrorism analyst
[OPINION] Surviving and fighting the anti-terror law
'From targeting a universe of a few dozens or at most a few hundred terrorists, the law can be used against thousands, even tens of thousands of activists, critics, and dissidents'
Youth groups continue protest as anti-terrorism law nears implementation
They warn that with human rights violations already rampant even before the measure’s signing into law, the anti-terrorism law's implementation will result in more abuses
[OPINYON] Kapag nawalan ng rap ang masa
'Kapag nawalan ng rap ang masa, mababawasan ng pupuna. Kapag nawalan ng rap ang masa, mas kakaunti ang mga magmumulat.'
[OPINION | Artwork] Bangungot sa mga mulat
How do visual artists feel about a law that could possibly stifle them from free expression?
WATCH: The dangers of the Anti-Terrorism Law
Rappler lays out the highlights of the Anti-Terrorism Law and why its provisions could be dangerous
[OPINION] Refugee protection and the threats of the Anti-Terrorism Law
'[The Anti-Terror Law] does not provide safeguards for innocent persons seeking asylum in the Philippines to not be wrongfully classified as terrorists'
Constitution framers, Ateneo professors file 6th petition vs anti-terror law
'Given the pattern of imputation by the executive and the nature of accusations, the exercise of our fundamental freedom of expression and freedom of association has to be protected'
[OPINION] Duterte raises the bar on impunity
'It is now hoped that petitions to junk the anti-terror law filed in the Supreme Court can be judiciously decided sooner than later'
Duterte says communist rebels are terrorists because he 'declared' so
(UPDATED) Befriending communist rebels was good politics before the elections, but now that he is President, Rodrigo Duterte says 'the security of the state' is his highest priority
Duterte's ex-OGCC chief Jurado is 5th to petition vs anti-terror law
Jurado anchors his petition on the railroad of the bill in Congress, and says the rush to passage violates constitutional standards
[OPINION] How social media users can protect themselves from the anti-terror law
'What should the people do? Should they delete their old posts or make their accounts private?' That may not be enough.
[OPINYON] Ang buhay sa lansangan ay buhay ng pakikibaka ni Ka Elmer Portea
'Tayo naman ang hinahamon ng panahon. Ipagtanggol natin ang siyang nagtatanggol ng atin.'
Greta Thunberg throws support behind PH climate activists, tweets #JunkTerrorLaw
In 2018, the international nongovernmental organization Global Witness said the Philippines was the most dangerous country to be an environmental activist
Roque defends Anti-Terror Law, says safeguards 'enough' to protect rights
'Terrorists, beware of the Anti-Terror Law, pero iyong mga hindi naman po mga terorista, huwag po kayong mag-alala. Sapat-sapat po ang mga safeguards sa batas mismo,' says Roque
'Climate of fear': Constitutional framers stand vs anti-terror law
'We, Framers, believe that we do not need another law against terrorism at this time when in fact we have sufficient laws that can thwart terrorists and acts of terrorism'
WATCH: Stars, advocates, journalists perform ‘The Great Dictator’ speech to protest anti-terror law
John Lloyd Cruz, Chel Diokno, Iza Calzado, and Rappler's Maria Ressa are among those who appear in the video
[OPINION] Defiance as a moral obligation
'Jesus, in the Gospel, said that if a hand causes you to sin, it has to be cut off. This means that things that enable immorality have to be fought and abolished.'
[EDITORIAL] Wala nang 'middle ground' sa ilalim ng anti-terrorism law
Masakit mang aminin, nagtagumpay ang puwersa ng panunupil sa pagpapasa ng mga batas na ito sa Hong Kong at Pilipinas
[OPINION] Is Duterte now a dictator?
'Duterte is now encountering hurdles in his authoritarian drive as perhaps never before'
More petitions to come: Supreme Court battle vs anti-terror law starts
(5th UPDATE) By Rappler's count, there are at least 8 groups filing petitions to void provisions of the anti-terror law
Robredo pushes for safeguards in anti-terror law
The Vice President says 'the fight is not yet over' in pointing out contentious provisions in the newly-signed law
Groups demand immediate release of 8 arrested at anti-terror rally in Laguna
Groups stress the possible ramifications of the Anti-Terrorism Law on mass mobilizations in light of the violent arrest of Cabuyao 11. Three minors from the protest have been released to their guardians, while 8 are still detained.
Lawmakers, groups urge Supreme Court to cure 'repressive' anti-terror law
Opposition lawmakers say no amount of assurances will ensure the law will not be abused as the measure itself is 'abusive and derogatory of human rights, civil liberties and fundamental freedoms'
Cops arrest 11 at anti-terrorism law rally in Laguna
The police round up the protesters right after their program ended
Filipinos take to the streets to protest against anti-terrorism law
In an indignation protest held on Saturday, July 4 at the University of the Philippines Diliman, protesters express their strong condemnation against the law
'Respect human rights': CCP Thirteen Artists Awardees decry anti-terror law
Several awardees from 1970 to 2018 convey their 'collective disagreement and outrage' over the anti-terror law
'Ready to fight for civil rights': Sectoral leaders hold protest vs anti-terrorism law
'The law aims to end terrorism, it says, yet it is the state forces that perpetrate fear and violence on the people,' says former human rights commissioner Loretta Ann Rosales in an online protest joined by other sectoral leaders
'Too broad, worrisome': Chiz Escudero talks anti-terror law with Heart Evangelista
In a conversation on Heart’s vlog, the former senator and Sorsogon governor explains his reservations on the new law
Lawyers, civic leaders file 1st petition vs anti-terror law
Law Professor Howie Calleja is joined by civic groups and La Sallian Brother Armin Luistro in filing the petition before the Supreme Court
Anti-terror law's next battleground: Crafting of IRR, Supreme Court
'Labag ito sa karapatang nakasaad sa Saligang Batas, kung kaya't dapat ito ibasura ng Korte Suprema,' says Akbayan
'Kung tahimik ka, huwag mabahala,' says Esperon after anti-terror law signing
Asked if a person can be tagged as a terrorist based on what they post on social media, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr says it's 'possible'
Youth groups vow to fight implementation of anti-terror law
'Kakalampagin natin ang Korte Suprema. Lalaban ulit tayo sa Kongreso,' says Katapat, echoing fellow youth groups in the country following the signing of the anti-terror law
'We will not be silenced': Campus press denounce signing of anti-terror law
Despite the threats that the new law poses to free speech, campus publications pledged they will not cower in fear but continue to stand firm in upholding their rights
Opposition lawmakers: Resist anti-terror law – the 'death warrant to human rights'
'We will show them that in the face of repression, an awakened people will resist and fight back' says Bayan Muna Representative Carlos Zarate
'Dear Duterte, may paki ka ba sa amin?': Celebrities, artists react to anti-terror law
IV of Spades' Zild Benitez and Blaster Silonga, actress Gabbi Garcia, and director Antoinette Jadaone are among the first in the entertainment industry to speak up against the newly-signed anti-terror law
‘The demise of democracy’: Filipinos denounce signing of anti-terror law
Many Filipinos on social media express their distress over the new law, which lawyers and human rights advocates fear the government can use to silence critics
'Stealth declaration of martial law': Rights groups slam Duterte, anti-terror law
Human rights groups say the anti-terror law further deteriorates Philippine democracy
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
[OPINION] Anti-Terror Law? Or Anti-Filipino Law?
In truth, therefore, the word 'terror' in the title of the bill is very appropriate
Military pushes proposal to amend 'weak' anti-terrorism law
The Armed Forces of the Philippines calls for more drastic powers against terror suspects as Congress moves forward with amending the Human Security Act of 2007
‘Security before human rights’: Lorenzana wants tougher law vs terrorism
The defense chief wants longer warrantless detention for terror suspects to give security agencies more time to build cases against them
Indonesia adamant terror mastermind won't return from Guantanamo
Indonesia does not want one of the country s most notorious terrorists Hambali returned home should the United States close the controversial Guantanamo Bay detention center
Uyghur militants in Southeast Asia: Should PH be worried?
The presence of some foreign terrorists in Mindanao can facilitate the entry of Uyghur militants to the country particularly in the context of China’s new anti terrorism law
France looks to enshrine emergency anti-terror laws in constitution
In the wake of the Paris attacks President Francois Hollande calls for emergency powers to be protected from litigation
Canada passes law expanding spy agency powers, reach
The act is written in response to attacks on Canadian soil last October
Anti-terror law grants Egypt sweeping powers
The law allows authorities to ban activities and meetings and to freeze funds of individuals identified as terrorists though the definition of a terror group in the law is broad
#AnimatED: Country needs light, not heat
It is offensive to build presidential ambitions from the deaths of 44 police officers
