MANILA, Philippines — While the proposed amendments to the country’s anti-terrorism law was certified urgent, Malacañang said Thursday this does not mean that President Rodrigo Duterte will automatically sign it into law. In an online press briefing, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the President will still review the measure’s compliance to the Constitution. ADVERTISEMENT“Alam niyo, bagamat it’s certified urgent, hindi naman po automatic na pipirmahan yan ng Presidente,” Roque said. (You know what, even if it was certified urgent, it does not mean that the President will automatically sign it.) “That is still subject to final review by the President to ensure that it is compliant with our Constitution,” he added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 04, 2020 05:48 UTC