“Only cowards are afraid of dissent.”
By REIN TARINAY
Bulatlat.com
MANILA — Showbiz personalities took to social media their dismay over the draconian provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Bill, which seeks to amend the Human Security Act of 2007.
Former Ms. Universe Catriona Gray and Pia WurtzBach posted on their Instagram accounts and used the hashtag #JunkTerrorBill.
even tweeting any thoughts against the government can, and likely will, be considered an ‘act of terrorism’ under this bill. it’s an infringement upon our most basic human rights. #JunkTerrorBill
— kakie (@kakiep83) May 30, 2020
On Monday, June 1, 2020, Duterte certified the bill as urgent. In just two days, the House of Representatives approved the bill on its third and final reading.
Agot Isidro, a vocal celebrity-activist said, “Only cowards are afraid of dissent.”
#JunkTerrorBillNOW #JunkTerrorBillNOW #JunkTerrorBillNOW
Only cowards are afraid of dissent. https://t.co/pHPoUDVFYU
— Agot Isidro (@agot_isidro) June 2, 2020
Kobe Paras, basketball star and son of comedian Benjie Paras, reiterated that fighting for your rights is not a crime and urged influencers and other individuals to use their voice and stand up for what is right.
#JunkTerrorBill #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/MYypShfqDP
— Kobe Lorenzo Forster Paras ?? (@_kokoparas) June 1, 2020
More and more celebrities, artists and influencers have used social media platforms to show support in the campaign for the scrapping the said bill. The call #JunkTerrorBillNow has become a trending topic on Twitter.
Here are more celebrities to stan!
https://t.co/7vaE77TOlf #JunkTerrorBill pic.twitter.com/uuKDv61sgb
— Anne Curtis-Smith (@annecurtissmith) June 4, 2020
Urgent?? Parang May mas dapat pong mauna kesa jan.. haaaay… ??? #JunkTerrorBill https://t.co/jzzCrtHEdy
— carmela brosas (@kbrosas) June 1, 2020
JUNK THE ANTI-TERRORISM BILL AND UPHOLD HUMAN RIGHTS! – Sign the Petition! https://t.co/AcafXhtqW3 via @ChangePilipinas
— Cherry Pie Picache (@Yescppicache) June 2, 2020
Ano yung tamang paraan ng pag-rally ngayong GCQ? Gawin ko na bago ipasa yung anti-terror bill kasi kayang kaya na nila ako ikulong kong trip nila… ??
— Enchong Dee (@enchongdee777) June 2, 2020
Please do not take away our voices our basic human rights!!!!
— Liza Soberano (@lizasoberano) June 2, 2020
Kaya naman palang kumilos ng mabilis. Sa dami ng kasalukuyang nagugutom at namamatay, ito ang ginawa nilang prayoridad. Ito ang “urgent”. https://t.co/v0alLH8DMJ
— ?JANINE (@janinegutierrez) June 3, 2020
It’s scary to think that we’re so close to living in a world where freedom of speech is illegal. Where freedom of press can be ruled out as terrorism. This is our reality…
We need to use our voice now more than ever, before they silence us for good. #JunkTerrorBill
— Tony Labrusca (@tonythesharky) June 3, 2020