Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2019 11:43:26 +0000
Reviving the “dead” Anti-Subversion Act would only revive the “horrors” it had when it was first promulgated, a group composed of lawyers and law students said Saturday.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 12:29:37 +0000
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) challenges the government to address grievances brought up by legitimate organizations instead of going after activists. “In the end, the best response to dissent is to effectively address legitimate grievances, and demonstrate that the government is working to the best interest of every Filipino, thereby also […]
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Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:24:07 +0000
MANILA, Philippines — Bayan Muna Reps. Carlos Zarate and Eufemia Cullamat on Tuesday rejected the proposal to revive the Anti-Subversion Act, saying it would give rise to more human rights violations in the country. The two progressive lawmakers also slammed the proposal of Interior Secretary Eduardo Año as “anti-democratic” and a “throwback to Marcosian dictatorship.” […]
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Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:53:43 +0000
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday said the proposal of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to reinstate the anti-subversion law would necessitate study. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo issued the statement after DILG Secretary Eduardo Año called for the revival of the Anti-Subversion Act to counter the leftist groups’ alleged recruitment of […]
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