Lorenzana to critics: Give Anti-Terrorism Act a chance

July 5, 2020

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Sunday appealed to the public to read and give the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 a chance.

In a statement, Lorenzana said it is a much-needed measure “to clothe law enforcement agencies with the necessary power to contain and eradicate terrorists who don’t play by any rules and who hide behind our laws to pursue their evil deeds.”

“We appeal to the public to give this law a chance and not to be swayed by misinformation and disinformation,” he said.

“We urge everyone to read and understand the law,” he added.

Lorenzana assured the public that they will strictly implement the law according to its intent and spirit.

“We will ensure that it is not abused,” he said. Ella Dionisio/DMS