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Enrile hails SC ruling on anti-terror act 01/11/2011

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Enrile hails SC ruling on anti-terror act

01/11/2011
Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile yesterday hailed the recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling that Republic Act 9372, also known as the Human Security Act of 2007 or the Anti-Terrorism Law, does not violate the Philippine Constitution.

“I commend the Supreme Court for ruling with finality that the Anti-Terrorism Act conforms to the fundamental law. The state must have ample means at its disposal to protect the citizenry from terrorist acts that lead to loss of life and destruction of property. Terrorism has no place in a civilized society such as ours,” Enrile said.

“The Anti-Terrorism Law contains adequate safeguards against abuses by the military and the police. We need it to maintain law and order throughout the country and prevent terrorist groups from causing disorder and chaos in our society,” he said.

“We cannot allow terrorist groups like the Abu Sayyaf, which has already launched terrorist bombings not only in Mindanao but even in Metro Manila, to hold the nation hostage to their lost cause. Our security forces should pursue them without let-up. The Anti-Terrorism Act ensures that the government will be able to uphold the rule of law in our country at all times,” Enrile added..... MORE

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