Migrant workers in Hong Kong have joined small protests against the anti-terrorism bill in the Philippines. Photo: Handout Migrant workers in Hong Kong have joined small protests against the anti-terrorism bill in the Philippines. Photo: Handout
Migrant workers in Hong Kong have joined small protests against the anti-terrorism bill in the Philippines. Photo: Handout
The Philippines
This Week in Asia /  Politics

Why are overseas Filipinos worried about Duterte’s anti-terror law?

  • Migrant leaders fear a vague definition of terrorism could be used to stifle criticism and curtail freedom of speech
  • Manila’s envoy to Hong Kong says there is nothing to worry about

Topic |   The Philippines
Raquel Carvalho
Raquel Carvalho

Updated: 9:15am, 14 Jun, 2020

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Migrant workers in Hong Kong have joined small protests against the anti-terrorism bill in the Philippines. Photo: Handout Migrant workers in Hong Kong have joined small protests against the anti-terrorism bill in the Philippines. Photo: Handout
Migrant workers in Hong Kong have joined small protests against the anti-terrorism bill in the Philippines. Photo: Handout
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