Tag: Criticisms of anti-terrorism law

Lorenzana to critics of anti-terrorism law: Read and understand it, give it a chance

(Eagle News)–Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Sunday, July 5, urged critics to “read and understand” the anti-terrorism law signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, July 3. Lorenzana issued the statement following claims from some sectors, including activists,  the law  could be used to stifle dissent. They in particular called out the 14-day detention of a suspected terrorist without a judicial warrant of arrest allowed under the law, a period which could be extended by […]