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Philippines anti-terror law

Does Marcos Jr. Need Martial Law When He Already Has the Anti-Terror Law?

Does Marcos Jr. Need Martial Law When He Already Has the Anti-Terror Law?

By Michael Beltran
Amid fears of a return to dictatorship, will the Philippines’ new president wield the Anti-Terror Law to its most devastating ends? 

Philippine Supreme Court Upholds Majority of Controversial Anti-Terror Law

Philippine Supreme Court Upholds Majority of Controversial Anti-Terror Law

By Sebastian Strangio
Human rights activists had sought to have the law struck down as unconstitutional.
Battle Over Anti-Terror Law Opens at the Philippines’ Top Court

Battle Over Anti-Terror Law Opens at the Philippines’ Top Court

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

US Bill Aims to End Aid to Philippines Military and Police

US Bill Aims to End Aid to Philippines Military and Police

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

How Duterte’s Anti-Terror Law Unleashed Public Outrage Against His Leadership

How Duterte’s Anti-Terror Law Unleashed Public Outrage Against His Leadership

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

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Philippine Court Asked to Annul Anti-Terror Law Amid Concerns It Will Target Dissidents

Philippine Court Asked to Annul Anti-Terror Law Amid Concerns It Will Target Dissidents

By Nick Aspinwall
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 Anti-Terrorism Act: Who Guards the Guardians?

The Philippines Anti-Terrorism Act: Who Guards the Guardians?

By Ronald U. Mendoza and Dion L. Romano
The Philippines' terrorism threat is real, and growing. Will the new act change that?
Jeepney Drivers Face Charges Amid Heightened Protest Crackdown in the Philippines

Jeepney Drivers Face Charges Amid Heightened Protest Crackdown in the Philippines

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

The Philippines’ Broad Anti-Terrorism Law Takes Aim at Dissent

The Philippines’ Broad Anti-Terrorism Law Takes Aim at Dissent

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

Marawi Siege: Testing the Philippines' Anti-Terror Law

Marawi Siege: Testing the Philippines' Anti-Terror Law

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

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