MANILA, Philippines — Standing firm on the controversial anti-terror bill, Senator Panfilo Lacson wished its critics would not be at the receiving end of terror attacks and later regret opposing its passage. As chairman of the Senate committee on national defense, Lacson spearheaded the hearings on the bill, which was later approved by the chamber and adopted by the House of Representatives. ADVERTISEMENTThe measure is now up for President Rodrigo Duterte’s signature, despite fears of more human rights abuses once it becomes a law. When the measure was being deliberated in the Senate, Lacson said he was always “mindful” of the Bill of Rights enshrined in the 1987 Constitution. “Also, safeguards have been put in place to ensure the rights of those detained,” Lacson added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 04, 2020 08:03 UTC