Filipino celebrities urge the public to be informed, speak for themselves, and stay engaged with the new and controversial Anti-Terror Bill, which was approved on the third reading in the Congress on June 3.
Queen of Creative Collaboration Heart Evangelista has been mum about her political views until Anti-Terror Bill. To be fully informed, the fashion mogul consulted lawyers, human rights activists, and other experts to educate herself about the bill and how will it affect the community.
A well-known artist who has been vocal about her views on current events, Janine Gutierrez has been relentlessly promoting awareness about Anti-Terror Bill.
Miss World 2015 Megan Young took to Instagram to express her opinion about the controversial Anti-Terror Bill. She posted a series of photos about the Anti-Terror Bill on her IG Story to inform her followers.
Megan's younger sister, Lauren Young, also uses her platform to spread awareness about the Anti-Terror Bill. In fact, she urges her followers to contact their respective representative in the Congress and express disagreement on the passage of the proposed bill.
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach began her opposition to the Anti-Terrorism Bill of 2020 with the tweets “Junk Terror Bill Now!” and "#ActivismIsNotTerrorism."
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray also expressed disapproval of the new Anti-Terrorism Bill, which was passed without any amendments. She said: “Don't allow that to be the reason we revert into silence and turn a blind eye.”
Actress Iza Calzado strongly condemns the passage of Anti-Terror Bill as the “basic human right to speak up is at risk.”
On Instagram, influencer and vlogger Laureen Uy uploaded a letter of House Deputy Speaker Mujiv Hataman of Basilan Lone District which states his reasons why he voted no at the proposed Anti-Terror Bill.
Professional basketball player Kobe Paras is also among the celebrities who voiced their views regarding the Anti-Terror Bill, “I will stand up for what is right. I will NEVER shut up and just dribble.”
Celebrity mom Anne Curtis said that Anti Terror Bill was “quite broad and vague” and encouraged her followers to read the bill and use their voice to take a stand.
Bb. Pilipinas-International Mariel de Leon, who is now based in New York, has called on the public to be aware of what's happening around, and said: “Silence is Violence.”
Filipino-American actor Darren Criss also expressed concern on the new Anti-Terror Bill. After sharing quick facts about the proposed bill, Darren wrote on Twitter, "'Anti-Terrorism' may sound promising but that title does not include the idea that it maximizes criminality for ANYONE who shows any kind of civil opposition- without a warrant, not to mention enforces totalitarian surveillance to uphold said insanity. I'd be in jail by now."
Gabbi Garcia has urged her huge fan base to junk the Anti-Terror Bill using the power of social media.
Isabelle Daza shared a series of photos stating that the Anti-Terror Bill endangers basic human rights.
Photographer BJ Pascual broke his silence and called to junk the Anti-Terror Bill.
Frankie Pangilinan strongly opposes the bill, saying, “Even tweeting any thoughts against the government can, and likely will, be considered an 'act of terrorism' under this bill. It's an infringement upon our most basic human rights.”
Agot Isidro also called to junk the bill, stating, “Only cowards are afraid of dissent.”
Actor Juan Miguel Severo joined the recent “mañanita” to urge the public to junk the Anti-Terror Bill held at the University of the Philippines Diliman to commemorate the Philippines's Independence Day on June 12.