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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine Supreme Court largely upheld on Thursday the legality of an anti-terrorism law that opponents fear could threaten democracy and muzzle dissent, but struck down a provision preventing street protests, activism and labor strikes from being branded as terrorism by authorities.
The ruling greenlights the full implementation of the draconian law, which targets social unrest and authorizes surveillance, wire-tapping, and arrests without warrant.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine Supreme Court largely upheld on Thursday the legality of an anti-terrorism law that opponents fear could threaten…
Human rights activists had sought to have the law struck down as unconstitutional.
Filipino protesters destroy Duterte effigy at march in Manila