Sec. Eduardo M. Año

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), together with its attached agencies and entire workforce nationwide, welcomes and applauds the decision of the Supreme Court to deny with finality the appeals challenging the constitutionality of Republic Act No. 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.

The SC’s decision is a victory not only for the government, but for the entire nation against those who have made it their singular goal to sow chaos, violence, and terrorism in our country. The decision proves that the Anti-Terror Law protects the rights of all citizens, is not meant to curb dissent, and is legally and constitutionally sound.

With this development, the DILG and the Philippine National Police are now more resolved and committed to carry out President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s goal of leaving a legacy of peace by finally ending insurgency, terrorism, and other threats to peace in our country.

With this significant triumph for peace, the Filipino people, especially those living in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, can now be assured that the government can now use the full powers of the law to protect them against the horrors of terrorism.

Original Article at: https://dilg.gov.ph/news/STATEMENT-OF-THE-DILG-ON-SCS-DECISION-TO-DENY-ALL-PETITIONS-VS-ANTI-TERROR-LAW-/NC-2022-1050