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While we continuously fight for justice for our black brothers & sisters, this is what is happening here in the Philippines. i do not mean to steer away from the BLM movement, but i think this is as urgent. The HOR has just approved the Anti-Terror Bill https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1104372
Let me get this straight: this bill is not really built against the real terrorists, but is an act of silencing the masses synonymous to red-tagging.
But first, what is Red-Tagging?
Basically, red-tagging is the act of persecuting a person for being suspected as a communist, left-leaning— basically as a threat to the government. A part of these red-tagged groups are student activists in universities https://verafiles.org/articles/vera-files-fact-sheet-why-red-tagging-dangerous
Basically, red-tagging is the act of persecuting a person for being suspected as a communist, left-leaning— basically as a threat to the government. A part of these red-tagged groups are student activists in universities https://verafiles.org/articles/vera-files-fact-sheet-why-red-tagging-dangerous
Why is the Bill anti-activist?
This is how the bill defines "terrorism", which for the most part, is very vague. Pay close attention to (b) and (c); these items, being vague, can include rallies by activist groups
This is how the bill defines "terrorism", which for the most part, is very vague. Pay close attention to (b) and (c); these items, being vague, can include rallies by activist groups
Further, this also gives yet again mORE power to our armed forces, and a chance for them to abuse it. we have had enough police brutality, pleASE
Think about it: everyday, we struggle to fight for our voices to be heard amidst the injustices in our country. We are currently in a pandemic with no clear solutions from our government, we have every right to protest and demand for our needs, and this is what we are given?
here are helpful links to know more about this bill and why it should NOT be implemented:
1. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/728040/anti-terrorism-act-targets-dissenters-activists-movement-against-tyranny/story/
2. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.rappler.com/nation/253318-unconstitutional-anti-terrorism-bill-targets-dissenters-not-terrorists-colmenares
3. https://amp.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3064656/could-duterte-critics-be-target-philippines-new-anti-terror-law
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1. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/728040/anti-terrorism-act-targets-dissenters-activists-movement-against-tyranny/story/
2. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.rappler.com/nation/253318-unconstitutional-anti-terrorism-bill-targets-dissenters-not-terrorists-colmenares
3. https://amp.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3064656/could-duterte-critics-be-target-philippines-new-anti-terror-law
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