Department
of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana is very happy that he lauded the two
committees of the House of Representatives for their approval of the measure
that will give more teeth for government agencies against terrorism and
effectively repealing Human Security Act of 2007.
"The
DND welcomes the approval by the House Committees on Public Order and Safety,
and National Defense and Security of a proposed bill which will strengthen the
government's response against terrorism," Lorenzana said.
The
Defense chief notes that with the new measure a stronger law against terrorism
is needed as the Human Security Act of 2007 is no longer capable of meeting the
evolving terror threats.
Department of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana (photo credit to owner) |
Before
the weekend, House Committee on Public Order and Safety and Committee on
National Defense and Security, chaired by Masbate Rep. Narciso Bravo Jr. and
Iloilo Rep. Raul Tupas, respectively, approved the still-unnumbered substitute
bill, which seeks to prevent, prohibit, and penalize terrorism.
“We
have to approve today a bill that is similar to the Senate bill to avoid the
necessity to convene a bicameral conference committee," he said.
The
proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 provides that it would provide a strong
legal backbone to support the country's criminal justice response to terrorism,
provide the law enforcers the much-needed tools to protect the people from the
threat of terrorism and, at the same time, safeguard the rights of those
accused of the crime.
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