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The Human Security Act of 2007, officially designated as Republic Act No. 9372, was a Philippine law that took effect on July 20, 2007. [1] The law, which was watered-down after opposition from some politicians and rights groups feared the legislation would endanger human rights, was aimed at tackling militants, particularly the Abu Sayyaf, in the southern Philippines.
The Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, officially designated as Republic Act No. 11479, is a counter-terrorism law intended to prevent, prohibit, and penalize terrorism in the Philippines. [1] The law was passed by the 18th Congress and signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on July 3, 2020, effectively replacing the Human Security Act of 2007 on July 18 ...
The Human Security Act of 2007, signed into law by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and effective since July 2007, officially aimed at tackling militants in the southern Philippines, including the Abu Sayyaf group, which has links to al-Qaeda and has been blamed for bombings and kidnappings in the region. [32]
Oil Pollution Compensation Act of 2007 (Read about the liability and the Fund) 2007-06-02: 9484: The Philippine Dental Act of 2007 : Repealing the Philippine Dental Act of 1965 or RA 4419, and the Philippine Dental Hygienist Law or RA 768 (Read about the history of the practice in the Philippines) 2007-06-02: 9485: Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007: ...
In October 2007, the CBCS was one of the speakers in a forum participated by other civil society groups and lawyers which discussed and reviewed the soundness of Philippine Republic Act 9372, otherwise known as the Human Security Act of 2007.
Amending the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 or RA 9485: The Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018 2018-05-28: 11033: Converting a State College into a State University: Davao Oriental State University 2018-06-15: 11034: Renaming a Road: Rodolfo G. Fariñas Jr. By-Pass Road 2018-06-15: 11035: Balik Scientist Act ...
The Human Security Act of 2007, passed by the Philippine Congress in February and signed by President Gloria Arroyo in March, took effect on July 15. It was amended with the Anti-terrorism Act of 2020. [143] This act has been heavily criticized by Human Rights Watch due to its "vague and overbroad" definition of terrorism. [144]
Human security in relationship to gender tries to overthrow such traditional practices that are incompatible to the rights of women. Also, human security seeks to empower women, through education, participation and access, as gender equality is seen as a necessary precondition for peace, security and a prosperous society. [35]: 105–107