MANILA, Philippines — Anti-terror law petitioners on Friday asked the Supreme Court to expunge from its records the testimony of National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. during the oral arguments last May 12.
In a Joint Omnibus Motion, petitioners also asked the high court to cancel Esperon’s appearance at the continuation of the oral arguments on the constitutionality of Republic Act No. 11479, known as the Anti Terrorism Act of 2020, on May 17.
The high court is currently hearing the numerous petitions questioning the constitutionality of the law, which shall be administered by the Anti-Terrorism Council, the body tasked to draft the guidelines and formulate measure…
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