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Lawmakers want brakes on anti-terror measure
By Jomar Canlas, TMT,Divina Nova Joy Dela Cruz
Jun 08, 2020 12:15 am

Several House leaders want the brakes applied on the speedy passage of the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.

Deputy Minority Leader and Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate asked Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano to defer the transmittal of House Bill (HB) 6875 to the Senate after several congressmen either withdrew their votes on the bill or wanted to make clarifications.