MANILA, Philippines — The anti-terrorism bill has now been signed by the leaders of both houses of Congress and will be transmitted to President Rodrigo Duterte, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said. In a message to reporters, Sotto confirmed that the controversial measure will be submitted to Malacañang Tuesday morning for Duterte’s signature. Last night or this morning,” Sotto said. Last week, the House of Representatives passed on third and final reading the anti-terror bill after the President certified it as urgent. But Sotto, alongside Senator Panfilo Lacson, defended the bill, saying that there are “enough safeguards” in place.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 09, 2020 03:45 UTC