Philippine president signs widely opposed anti-terror law
(WorldNews Asia)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president on Friday signed a widely opposed anti-terror law which critics fear could be used against human rights defenders and to muzzle dissent. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Anti-Terrorism Act after weighing the concerns of different groups, demonstrating the government`s commitment to stamping out terrorism, presidential spokesman Harry Roque said. Opponents say they will question the constitutionality of the law in the Supreme Court. The law,...