Sulong! Defeat Duterte’s Anti-Terror Law!

Malaya Movement condemns in the strongest possible terms the passage of Duterte’s reprehensible Anti-Terror Law he signed on July 3rd in the Philippines. Republic Act 11479 or “The Anti-Terror Act of 2020” plunges the nation into further danger, posing a serious threat to human rights defenders who have long been critical of the government’s bloody drug war, attacks on press freedom, and crackdown on opposition and dissent. While the COVID-19 pandemic remains unresolved and record-breaking unemployment challenges working class families to put food on the table, Duterte’s weak stomach for criticism and bloodthirst for unquestioned power has put the health and wellness of Filipinos last on his list of priorities.

Despite the broad concerns of the law’s constitutionality from legislators and legal experts in the Philippines, and warnings against the law’s threat to the freedoms of expression, speech, privacy, association, or assembly from international human rights organizations, Duterte chooses to turn a deaf ear to reason. The Malaya Movement then asserts that if the people in power will not listen to reason, then it is reasonable for the people to wield its power.

The Malaya Movement calls on the Filipino People to once again bring reason and truth to President Duterte as we have done in years past with Marcos and Estrada. We must continue to oppose Duterte’s Anti-Terror Law! Makibaka! Huwag Matakot!

July 8: Global Day of Protest

Join the Global Day of Protest vs Duterte's Anti-Terror Law on July 8th in front of your local Philippine Consulate or the Philippine Embassy. Post your activities on social media and tag @malayamovement with the hashtag #junkterrorbill.

July 27: People's State of the Nation Address

Watch this space for more information about how to take part in this year's People's State of the Nation Address on July 27th! Actions and events will be taking place across the US! Email us at malayamovement@gmail.com if you are interested in planning one in your city.

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