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Published February 5, 2021, 11:54 AM Senator Panfillo M. Lacson on Friday feared that the ‘’careless and unnecessary’’ remarks of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Lt. General Antonio Parlade Jr, might weaken the government’s defense for the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) pending before the Supreme Court. Senator Panfilo M. Lacson (SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) ‘’Coming at a time when the Solicitor General is defending the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 against 37 petitions, particularly on the issue involving “overbreadth doctrine” among others, such remarks from a high-ranking military official is uncalled for and totally unnecessary,’’ he added. ‘’At a time unity is needed against threats such as terrorism, actions that threaten to divide are the last thing our country needs,’’ Lacson stressed. ....
Published February 5, 2021, 10:56 PM Senator Panfillo M. Lacson on Friday feared that the ‘’careless and unnecessary’’ remarks of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Lt. General Antonio Parlade Jr, might weaken the government’s defense for the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) pending before the Supreme Court. Senator Panfilo M. Lacson (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) ‘’Coming at a time when the Solicitor General is defending the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 against 37 petitions, particularly on the issue involving “overbreadth doctrine” among others, such remarks from a high-ranking military official is uncalled for and totally unnecessary,’’ he added. ‘’At a time unity is needed against threats such as terrorism, actions that threaten to divide are the last thing our country needs,’’ Lacson stressed. ....