DOJ defends probe on Sara Duterte's possible anti-terror law violation
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DOJ defends probe on Sara Duterte's possible anti-terror law violation
Harlene Delgado,
ABS-CBN News
Published Nov 28, 2024 06:12 PM PHT
MANILA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has clarified that the government does not intend to brand Vice President Sara Duterte as terrorist.
MANILA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has clarified that the government does not intend to brand Vice President Sara Duterte as terrorist.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is probing Duterte for possible acts of inciting to sedition, grave threats, and violation of Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Law when she claimed that she hired someone to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if an alleged plot against her succeeds.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is probing Duterte for possible acts of inciting to sedition, grave threats, and violation of Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Law when she claimed that she hired someone to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if an alleged plot against her succeeds.
In a press conference on Nov. 27 in Zamboanga, Duterte questioned the investigation, claiming that the government is using a "playbook" of what it allegedly do to expelled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves, Jr. in applying the Anti-Terrorism Law against her.
In a press conference on Nov. 27 in Zamboanga, Duterte questioned the investigation, claiming that the government is using a "playbook" of what it allegedly do to expelled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves, Jr. in applying the Anti-Terrorism Law against her.
The law was signed in 2020 by her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte.
The law was signed in 2020 by her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte.
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DOJ Undersecretary Jesse Andres clarified there is a different process in designating a person as “terrorist”.
DOJ Undersecretary Jesse Andres clarified there is a different process in designating a person as “terrorist”.
"Marami po akong naririnig, na sinasabing bakit gagawing terorista si Vice President, hindi po. Iba pong proseso ang tinatawag nating designation as terrorist. Iba pong ebidensya ang kailangan doon. Ngunit hindi naman kailangan na ma-designate as terrorist, bago ka lumapag o posibleng lumapag sa probisyon ng Anti-Terror Law," he said.
"Marami po akong naririnig, na sinasabing bakit gagawing terorista si Vice President, hindi po. Iba pong proseso ang tinatawag nating designation as terrorist. Iba pong ebidensya ang kailangan doon. Ngunit hindi naman kailangan na ma-designate as terrorist, bago ka lumapag o posibleng lumapag sa probisyon ng Anti-Terror Law," he said.
Andres said they are looking at section 4 of the law which defines acts of terrorism as basis for Duterte’s possible violation for the law.
Andres said they are looking at section 4 of the law which defines acts of terrorism as basis for Duterte’s possible violation for the law.
“Dahil titignan po natin, Section 4 of the ATL anybody who engages or attempts to commit death or serious bodily injury to any person in the context of causing destabilization, or sowing fear, yan ang tinatawag nating Acts of Terrorism. And any attempt, or proposal to commit these acts is already punishable,” the DOJ official added.
“Dahil titignan po natin, Section 4 of the ATL anybody who engages or attempts to commit death or serious bodily injury to any person in the context of causing destabilization, or sowing fear, yan ang tinatawag nating Acts of Terrorism. And any attempt, or proposal to commit these acts is already punishable,” the DOJ official added.
He added that Duterte could possibly be held liable for “conspiring” to execute the said acts.
He added that Duterte could possibly be held liable for “conspiring” to execute the said acts.
“Kaya nililinaw natin, hindi natin bina-brand as terrorist si Vice President pero posible syang maging liable under the Anti-Terror Law simply by conspiring,” Andres noted.
“Kaya nililinaw natin, hindi natin bina-brand as terrorist si Vice President pero posible syang maging liable under the Anti-Terror Law simply by conspiring,” Andres noted.
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