MANILA, Philippines — With or without the implementing rules and regulations (IRR), the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 will still be in effect, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto on Thursday toldthe Philippine National Police (PNP). Attention PNP- the Anti Terror Law is in effect, with or without IRR! — Tito Sotto (@sotto_tito) August 27, 2020“Attention PNP- the Anti Terror Law is in effect, with or without IRR!” the Senate leader said over Twitter. Pasko?”PNP chief Gen. Archie Gamboa earlier said that the police force cannot enforce the law in the absence of an IRR. Gen. Bernard Banac, meanwhile, said that the declaration of martial law would enhance the enforcement of the anti-terror law in the province, but noted that they are still waiting the IRR to be released by the anti-terror council.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 27, 2020 03:00 UTC