"Malacanang said yesterday the proposed anti-terrorism bill is cognizant of human rights compared to similar laws in other countries and has enough safeguards to protect the innocent from abusive authorities.Yeah! I mean, we're in the Philippines. Who would abuse the law for personal gain here? Those oppositionists don't know what they're talking about.
Undersecretary Ricardo Blancaflor of the Palace’s Anti-Terrorism Task Force also said the proposed measure does not infringe on a person’s right to free expression, assembly or association and it would not be used against the political opposition..."
Our Government is so "cognizant" of human rights. Our history proves it. I mean, remember those three people facing sedition charges for pasting anti GMA posters? Those people got what they deserve!
