MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court postponed the oral arguments on the Anti-Terrorism Act after staff of Solicitor General Jose Calida caught the coronavirus disease. “Considering the meritorious request of Solicitor General Jose Calida that his assistant solicitor general and some staff who will attend the oral arguments have been tested positive for COVID-19… the oral arguments is reset to Feb. 2, 2021 at 2:30 p.m.,” the statement signed by Clerk of Court Edgar Aricheta read. The oral arguments on Republic Act 11479 were originally scheduled on January 19, Tuesday, more than six months since President Rodrigo Duterte signed the measure. The petitioners and Calida, representing government officials named as respondents, are given 45 minutes each to present their arguments. Former Solicitor General Jose Anselmo Cadiz will lead the group of eight lawyers who will principally argue for the petitioners.

Source: Philippine Star January 15, 2021 09:56 UTC