CHR seeks clarification on 'contentious' ATA provisions
MANILA - The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Sunday said it welcomes the recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling on the constitutionality of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) but expects the high court to clarify its stand on the remaining "contentious" provisions. CHR spokesperson, lawyer Jacqueline Ann de Guia, said in a statement that the CHR has consistently recognized the need to "combat terrorism as a means to pursue the people's right to life, liberty, and physical security". "The CHR partly welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court declaring as unconstitutional pa...