MANILA, Philippines — Supporters of the Duterte administration have claimed that critics of the government oppose the Republic Act No. 11479 or Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 because some of them are terrorists.
During oral arguments in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, groups avidly supporting the administration held a demonstration near Padre Faura Street to cheer on government lawyers defending the anti-terrorism law — a counteraction to a nearby rally of those condemning the measure.
Duterte Youth leader and former National Youth Commission chair Ronald Cardema said terrorism remains a pressing concern and should be addressed by the government because some radical individu…
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