Duterte’s controversial laws: Can he push for more with 2 years left in his term?
MANILA, Philippines --- Capping off his fourth year as the highest official in the land, President Rodrigo Duterte has affixed his signature to hundreds of bills --- some more controversial than others. In the lead-up to his penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA) early next week, we look back at some of the bills that sparked debates before and after Duterte signed them into law. And with two years left in his presidency, will the chief executive have enough time to nudge the legislature to make a final push for some of his other priority bills? 'More teeth' vs terror Still fresh out of the President's office, the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 has caused quite a stir due to … Keep on reading: Duterte’s controversial laws: Can he push for more with 2 years left in his term?
Duterte’s controversial laws: Can he push for more with 2 years left in his term?
MANILA, Philippines --- Capping off his fourth year as the highest official in the land, President Rodrigo Duterte has affixed his signature to hundreds of bills --- some more controversial than others. In the lead-up to his penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA) early next week, we look back at some of the bills that sparked debates before and after Duterte signed them into law. And with two years left in his presidency, will the chief executive have enough time to nudge the legislature to make a final push for some of his other priority bills? 'More teeth' vs terror Still fresh out of the President's office, the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 has caused quite a stir due to … Keep on reading: Duterte’s controversial laws: Can he push for more with 2 years left in his term?