CHR to KWF: Be cautious in interpreting Anti-Terrorism Act

MANILA, Philippines --- Be cautious in interpreting the Anti-Terrorism Act to avoid violating any rights. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, the executive director of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), issued that reminder on Saturday in reaction to an order by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) to pull out and stop the publication of allegedly subversive books. To justify the order, the KWF cited a possible violation of Section 9 of the Anti-Terrorism Act on inciting to commit terrorism. Several academic organizations and progressive groups condemned the order. "Caution must [...] be exercised in interpreting the provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act, especially if it may alre...

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