#junk terror bill now
Only yesterday, the Anti-terror Bill was signed into law by the Philippine president. If the law is implemented, it practically removes people’s human rights and subjects citizens to more oppression from the government. There are already COUNTLESS forms of economic and governmental oppression present, which you can see through sources below. This law makes our present situation unbearably worse. Nobody is talking about this law on mainstream media outside of the country.
Here is a master list of sources about inequalities in the Philippines, both present and historical. All news articles are in English. Even if you are not Filipino, please still self-educate, REBLOG to spread awareness, and search up ways you can help. Sadly, I am afraid to share links to things such as petitions and donation drives because of the new law. However, I implore you to help one way or another. I know I can count on the academia community to listen and help us. Thank you.
Free Documentaries
COVID-19 Response:The Atom Araullo Specials: COVID-19: Nang Tumigil Ang Mundo | Full Episode
- This documentary is in Filipino but is still useful in understanding Philippine context during the pandemic. Please be prepared to witness the lack of government initiative and the struggles of socioeconomically disadvantaged Filipino citizens. For instance, this documentary includes how workers in the National Capital Region who live in provinces struggle to return to their homes due to poor transportation systems and abrupt government decisions. Regardless of whether or not you are able to understand the language, this documentary sufficiently showcases what is currently taking place in the Philippines in terms of the lack of medical supplies, government aid, and economic preparedness. Moreover, captured are the abuses of power due to Community Quarantine provisions (i.e. public humiliation of curfew-breakers, etc.)
Martial Law in Philippine History: BATAS MILITAR: Martial Law Under President Ferdinand E. Marcos Full Documentary
- This is a historical documentary in Filipino. It aims to shed light on the Marcos Regime, wherein uncountable atrocities and abuses took place. This dictatorship is integral to learning about the previous injustices Filipino citizens suffered in the past and what the current Constitution intends to avoid from happening again.
The Current Regime’s Extrajudicial Killings: Duterte’s Drug War (full film) | FRONTLINE
- This documentary is in English and has English subtitles. This is still happening today. This documentary depicts brutality on suspected drug users and seller. You will notice that those targeted are often from low socioeconomic classes. In the Philippines, the impoverished are subject to fear of being suspected as a “drug user” or “drug pusher” without their right to due process. There are more news articles on this below.
Education & Poverty (These were not made within the context of COVID-19. However, they contextualize economic inequalities in the Philippines as is, without the pandemic effects just yet. Hence, these documentaries are good for empathizing with citizens and understanding how bad economic inequality is in the Philippines.)
- I-Witness: “Iskul Ko, No. 1!,” a documentary by Sandra Aguinaldo (full episode) - in Filipino
- I-Witness: ‘Pag-asa sa Pagbasa,’ dokumentaryo ni Kara David (full episode) - in Filipino
- Investigative Documentaries: PAAralan (TREADucation) - in Filipino but has English Subtitles
- The Philippines’ Baby Factory | 101 East - in English
- Fallen Angels. True cost of sex tourism: Philippine’s fatherless kids of Angeles City Streetwalkers - in English
Articles on Anti-Terror Bill: Republic Act No. 11479
- Duterte signs 'dangerous’ anti-terror bill into law - Rapple
- Philippines: New Anti-Terrorism Act Endangers Rights …
- The Act itself: House Bill - House of Representatives
- Human Rights lawyer Diokno tells lawmakers: Focus on COVID-19, not on anti-terror bill
- Duterte signs into law the controversial anti-terrorism bill
- Anti-terrorism bill problematic even under the best gov’t leaders
- Bangsamoro leaders urge President Duterte to veto Anti …
Articles on COVID-19 Response in the Philippines
COVID-19 Response Budget (read for how funds are gathered)
- Where did funds from 2019, 2020 budgets for coronavirus …
- Big cuts in infra, education budgets to fund COVID-19 dole ..
- TIMELINE: The COVID-19 response money trail
- WB sees PH poverty worsening in COVID-19 recession …
Community Quarantine Abuses
- Philippine Children Face Abuse for Violating COVID-19 Curfew
- During coronavirus lockdown: Abused women, children more …
- Child abuse cases triple while PHL cities on Covid-19 lockdown
- Rising cases of violence, abuse on women, children noted …
- Elder abuse increased during COVID-19 pandemic — CHR …
Articles on the Drug War
- 'Do not be fooled:’ Groups say panel probing drug war deaths 'damage control’
- Philippines’ 'War on Drugs’ | Human Rights Watch
- Duterte’s drug war is wildly popular, despite thousands dead …
- Court verdict: Cops lied, Kian delos Santos helplessly killed
- Philippines drug war: Police guilty of murdering Kian Delos …
- UN Rights Council to Investigate Killings in Philippine Drug War
- UN Rights Office Criticizes 'Impunity’ and 'Systematic’ Violence …
Disclaimer!
Some of these are old and some are new. This should be a starting point for self-education, not the whole picture. I chose these documentaries and articles based on how truthful their depiction is of Philippine issues. I do operate under limitations such as the minimal access to free documentaries and the number of news articles that are as unbiased as they can possibly get. However, I believe there are truths in these sources and it is our responsibility to digest this information as carefully as possible. I did cross-check this information from credible news sources, apart from documentaries which are highly limited as compared to news articles. As a student myself, I do not claim that these sources are perfect. I understand there are still biases and that there could be objective errors. If so, please message me so we can talk and address these errors. These sources were grouped into a master list for the sake of spreading awareness on Philippine issues, so let’s do our best to ensure the quality of this information.
DISSENT ≠ TERRORISM #JunkTerrorBill
Because of the Philippines’ poor governance in the midst of this pandemic, the number of people criticizing the Duterte administration has reached an exponential high. Because of this, they are fast-tracking a bill that allows our government to silence critics and activists, violating our human rights and strengthening state fascism.
As such, we would like to CALL FOR YOUR HELP.
Filipinos are holding an #EmailProtest at 8PM (GMT +8) every day, as a call to #JunkTerrorBill. Petitions mean nothing to the PH Government, so directly emailing them would be more effective.
THE EMAIL
- USE BURNER EMAILS. (x)Especially for those living in the country.
- SEND TO:[email protected]and[email protected]
- SUBJECT:Junk Terror Bill, or Anti-Terror Bill, or Senate Bill No. 1083 (Pleaseuse variations for the subject lines to avoid getting emails marked as spam i.e. JUNK T3RR0R B1LL etc.)
- BODY TEMPLATE: We urge the rejection of the ‘Anti-Terror Bill’ to protect the fundamental right of Filipinos to freedom of speech.
- Feel free to add any concerns / additional information.
You can find compilations of information and updates in this CARRDand more email templatesinTHIS GDOC.
Please signal-boost this post and the tweets found in the abovementioned links, if you can!
This regime has been violent and oppressive from the start. Help stop the Bill that impedes the rights of the Filipino People.
—IMPORTANT UPDATE(06/03/20)
The Anti Terror Bill has passed its third and final reading. It allows wiretapping and ARREST WITHOUT WARRANT of ‘suspected terrorists’. Unless we do something about it, the bill will take effect fifteen days after the president’s approval.
Please. If you could, raise your voice with the Filipino People. We need the help now more than ever.
—IMPORTANT UPDATE(06/06/20)
Congress has not sent the enrolled anti-terror bill to Malacañang for President Duterte’s signature, said Justice Sec Menardo Guevarra. Congress is urged not to transmit the bill yet in light of withdrawal of votes over questions on constitutionality. (source)
THE OUTRAGE IS WORKING. Please continue to voice out how draconian this bill is, so that they’d scrap it!
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DISSENT ≠ TERRORISM #JunkTerrorBill
Because of the Philippines’ poor governance in the midst of this pandemic, the number of people criticizing the Duterte administration has reached an exponential high. Because of this, they are fast-tracking a bill that allows our government to silence critics and activists, violating our human rights and strengthening state fascism.
As such, we would like to CALL FOR YOUR HELP.
Filipinos are holding an #EmailProtest at 8PM (GMT +8) every day, as a call to #JunkTerrorBill. Petitions mean nothing to the PH Government, so directly emailing them would be more effective.
THE EMAIL
- USE BURNER EMAILS. (x)Especially for those living in the country.
- SEND TO:[email protected]and[email protected]
- SUBJECT:Junk Terror Bill, or Anti-Terror Bill, or Senate Bill No. 1083 (Pleaseuse variations for the subject lines to avoid getting emails marked as spam i.e. JUNK T3RR0R B1LL etc.)
- BODY TEMPLATE: We urge the rejection of the ‘Anti-Terror Bill’ to protect the fundamental right of Filipinos to freedom of speech.
- Feel free to add any concerns / additional information.
You can find compilations of information and updates in this CARRDand more email templatesinTHIS GDOC.
Please signal-boost this post and the tweets found in the abovementioned links, if you can!
This regime has been violent and oppressive from the start. Help stop the Bill that impedes the rights of the Filipino People.
—IMPORTANT UPDATE(06/03/20)
The Anti Terror Bill has passed its third and final reading. It allows wiretapping and ARREST WITHOUT WARRANT of ‘suspected terrorists’. Unless we do something about it, the bill will take effect fifteen days after the president’s approval.
Please. If you could, raise your voice with the Filipino People. We need the help now more than ever.
Post link
DISSENT ≠ TERRORISM #JunkTerrorBill
Because of the Philippines’ poor governance in the midst of this pandemic, the number of people criticizing the Duterte administration has reached an exponential high. Because of this, they are fast-tracking a bill that allows our government to silence critics and activists, violating our human rights and strengthening state fascism.
As such, we would like to CALL FOR YOUR HELP.
Filipinos are holding an #EmailProtest at 8PM (GMT +8) every day, as a call to #JunkTerrorBill. Petitions mean nothing to the PH Government, so directly emailing them would be more effective.
THE EMAIL
- USE BURNER EMAILS. (x)Especially for those living in the country.
- SEND TO:[email protected]and[email protected]
- SUBJECT:Junk Terror Bill, or Anti-Terror Bill, or Senate Bill No. 1083 (Pleaseuse variations for the subject lines to avoid getting emails marked as spam i.e. JUNK T3RR0R B1LL etc.)
- BODY TEMPLATE: We urge the rejection of the ‘Anti-Terror Bill’ to protect the fundamental right of Filipinos to freedom of speech.
- Feel free to add any concerns / additional information.
You can find compilations of information and updates in this CARRDand more email templatesinTHIS GDOC.
Please signal-boost this post and the tweets found in the abovementioned links, if you can!
This regime has been violent and oppressive from the start. Help stop the Bill that impedes the rights of the Filipino People.
Post link
