Anti-terror bill gets final Senate nod; 2 senators vote against measure

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on third and final reading an act seen to toughen up the country’s anti-terrorism policies. Voting 19-2, senators approved Senate Bill 1083 or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 seeking to amend the Human Security Act of 2007. Opposition Senators Risa Hontiveros and Francis Pangilinan, however, voted against … Continue reading Anti-terror bill gets final Senate nod; 2 senators vote against measure