Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has assured that the terrorism designation of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA), will not result to the arrest of its members.
SC sets preliminary conference on Anti-Terror Law petitions Nov 26
The Supreme Court (SC) is set to hold before the end of the month a preliminary conference on all 37 petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Anti-Terrorism Law.
Palace on anti-terror IRR being unconstitutional: We disagree
Those challenging the constitutionality of the country’s anti-terror law may do so before the Supreme Court, Malacañang said.
DOJ: Petitions vs Anti-Terror Law taken into consideration in crafting IRR
The Anti-Terrorism Act’s implementing rules and regulations (IRR) took into consideration the petitions questioning the law before the Supreme Court (SC), assured Justice Undersecretary Adrian Sugay said on Saturday (Oct. 17).
Duterte on ATA: Terror attacks loom large over Philippines
President Rodrigo Duterte defended the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 (ATA) during his speech at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, saying that terrorism continues to be a major threat despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Epal lang! Carpio, Morales doesn’t want Estelito Mendoza to join Anti-Terror Law petitions
Former solicitor general Estelito Mendoza does not qualify as amicus curiae and shouldn’t be allowed to participate in the pending petitions before the Supreme Court (SC) seeking to void the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020 for being unconstitutional
Ping says martial law in Sulu after twin bombings may not be necessary: May malakas na batas na tayo!
With a strong anti-terrorism law already passed, there may be no more need to declare martial law over Sulu in the wake of the twin bombings there Monday, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Tuesday.
Bayan Muna: Zara Alvarez’ killing shows true color of anti-terror law
Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Eufemia Cullamat on Tuesday said the killing of human rights defender Zara Alvarez on Monday night in Bacolod City showed the true color of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.
Lagman urges SC to issue TRO vs Anti-Terror Law
Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman on Sunday urged the Supreme Court to issue a TRO agains the Anti-Terrorism Act to give itself more time to resolve several petitions against the law.
Journalists, abogados team up to question Anti-Terror Law before SC
A coalition of lawyers, journalists and human rights activists led by the Center for International Law (Centerlaw) on Monday (Aug. 10) filed a petition asking the Supreme Court (SC) to declare the Anti-Terrorism Law as unconstitutional.
Police seizure of placards illegal: Guevarra says nothing wrong with protest materials at church
It is illegal for policemen to confiscate protest materials, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said.
DOJ to start drafting IRR of Anti-Terror Law
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra said on Thursday (July 23) that a team will start drafting the implementing rules and regulations of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020.
‘Di kailangan ng IRR! Calida: Anti-Terror Law already in effect
Solicitor General Jose Calida said on Thursday (July 23) there is no need to wait for the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) to enforce the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020.
WATCH | Palace on Morales, Carpio petition vs anti-terror law: ‘Maraming salamat sa kanila’
Malacañang on Thursday said it welcomes all petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Duterte government’s recently passed Anti-Terrorism Act.
Werpa! Carpio, Morales lead filing of 11th petition vs Anti-Terror Law
Retired Supreme Court (SC) Justices Antonio Carpio and Conchita Carpio Morales led a group of petitioners in filing before the high tribunal on Wednesday (July 22) the 11th petition seeking to declare as unconstitutional and stop the implementation of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020.
10th petition vs Anti-Terrorism Law filed
A 10th petition has been filed before the Supreme Court (SC) which has been asked to declare as unconstitutional and stop the implementation of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.7.20
‘Di gobyerno kalaban! Calida: ‘Subdue real enemy’ to win war vs terrorism
Solicitor General Jose Calida told the public that it should be fighting the terrorists and not the government.
Anti-Terror Law takes effect July 18
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said the Anti-Terrorism Law will become implementable starting this midnight (July 18).
Innocent civilians have reason to fear terror law — Lagman
Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman on Thursday said President Rodrigo Duterte erred in saying law-abiding citizens must not fear the “Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020” because its targets are the terrorists and communists.
Pati COVID-19, sasamantalahin! Ping warns terrorists can exploit pandemic to strike anytime
It may no longer be a matter of if but when terrorists will exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to stage their attacks, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Wednesday.
Ito ang totoo! Here’s the lowdown on Raissa Robles’ malicious blog post
Blogger Raissa Robles actually got the clarification she needed on Section 25 of what is now the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 – but chose to ignore it.
The more, the merrier! Ping welcomes more petitions vs Anti-Terror Law before SC
Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Monday welcomed the filing of petitions against the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 before the Supreme Court.
