SUPPORT FOR ANTI-TERROR BILL. The Municipal Peace and Order Council of Janiuay town, Iloilo expressed its support to the anti-terrorism bill through a manifesto signed on June 11, 2020. The manifesto was released to the media on Wednesday (June 17, 2020). (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division)
ILOILO CITY -- The local government of Janiuay, Iloilo has thrown its support behind the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 calling it an "effective shield against criminality, terrorism, drugs, and corruption".
The town expressed its support to the anti-terror bill through a two-page manifesto signed by its Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC) on June 11, which was released to the media on Wednesday.
The manifesto stressed terrorism is a huge problem that sets aside the rights of the people and only pushes for the principles and the own good of terrorists.
“Alam ng karamihan na ang banta ng terrorismo ay maaring magdulot o makaapekto sa pag-unlad ng ating ekonomiya gaya na lamang ng pagkabahala at pagkawala ng mg turista, mga banyagang mamumuhunan sa ating bansa at iba pa. Kung ninanais natin ang isang bansang maunlad, ito na ang panahon upang magkaroon ng mabisang panangga sa kriminalidad, terrorismo, droga at korapsyon (Many are aware that the threats of terrorism can affect the progress of our economy in the form of loss of tourists, foreign investors, among others. If we want a prosperous country, it is time to have an effective shield against criminality, terrorism, drugs, and corruption),” part of the manifesto said.
The council also encouraged everyone to “embrace and support" the bill for the good of the Filipinos and the generations to come.
The MPOC said that the bill will promote the aspired peace for the Filipinos and the society.
Manifesto signatories include Janiuay Mayor Bienvenido Margarico, also chair of the MPOC; Janiuay vice mayor Felizardo Amigable Jr., and Capt. Dadje Delima, Janiuay municipal police chief, among others.
Janiuay, tagged as one of the municipalities vulnerable to insurgency in the province, has declared the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) persona non-grata last August 15, 2019.
The CPP-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. (PNA)
