MANILA- Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Monday said Congress should finish tackling proposed amendments to the country's existing anti-terrorism law before it takes a recess this week.
MANILA- Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Monday said Congress should finish tackling proposed amendments to the country's existing anti-terrorism law before it takes a recess this week."It is certified urgent bill para matapos ito bago mag-recess ang Congress before June 5 ," he said in a virtual press briefing.Netizens over the weekend criticized the proposed legislation on concerns that it might violate basic rights.
"Wala namang basehan 'yung kanilang mga oposisyon dahil binasa ko 'yung panukalang batas. 'Yung mga karapatan naman ng tao ay may sapat na provision at 'yung law enforcement agencies ay may sapat din na kaparusahan sa mga mag-aabuso," he said.Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, a former military chief, also backed the speedy passage of the bill, saying it is for the safety of Filipinos.
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