MANILA, Philippines — Finally, the oral argument on the most contentious law, the Anti-Terrorism Act, will push through Tuesday beginning 2:30 p.m.
Solicitor-General Jose Calida will lead the government in defending the legality of the law against seven representatives of those contesting the law. Calida will be joined by five others from the Office of the Solicitor General.
There are a total of 37 petitions filed against the law. The petitions were filed by framers of the 1987 Constitution, human rights advocates, lawyers groups, members of the academe, religious organizations, and individuals who have been a victim of red-tagging.
Most of the petitions are also asking the…
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