Philippines anti-terror law

Human rights activists had sought to have the law struck down as unconstitutional.

Critics argued for the repeal of terror law at the Supreme Court in oral arguments starting February 2.

The Philippine Human Rights Act would end American security assistance to Manila unless it commits to reforms.

With an ongoing pandemic and economic turmoil, many in the Philippines were enraged that the government prioritized passing an anti-terror law.

The new law has received sharp criticism from rights and legal groups. There’s also skepticism it will achieve its stated goal of countering terrorism in the Philippines.

The Philippines' terrorism threat is real, and growing. Will the new act change that?

6 jeepney drivers were arrested last week and subsequently released on bail for protesting lost wages during the coronavirus lockdown.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to sign the recently-passed legislation, which will allow authorities to classify dissent as terrorism.

10 years after the law's passage, the violence in Mindanao highlights legal weaknesses.