Catriona Gray’s Post Slamming Anti-Terror Bill Elicits Reaction From Vivian Velez

Catriona Gray Tweet Slamming Anti-Terrorism Bill Elicits Reaction From Vivian Velez

CATRIONA GRAY – Veteran actress Vivian Velez reacted To Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray’s tweets about the anti-terrorism bill.

On June 3, The House of Representatives approved the Anti-terror bill on third and final reading. 173 legislators were in favor of passing the bill that aims to toughen the policies of the government.

However, lots of people including celebrities, lawyers, and groups expressed their opposition to the passage of the bill. Most of them fear that the controversial bill could threaten human rights.

On Saturday, June 6, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray took to her Twitter account to speak out against the Anti-terrorism bill. She said, “The anti-terrorism bill is essential to protect the country and its people, but we cannot pass a bill that is susceptible to potential abuse of power and human rights violations.”

“Holding the stance of #JunkTerrorBill DOES NOT EQUATE to being pro-terrorism. Making the stand of #JunkTerrorBill does NOT equate to supporting violence or terrorists.”

“Nor does it imply that we ignore or condone the damage, hurt and conflict that exists in the Philippines and affects so many of our countrymen because of terrorism.”

“Rather, #JunkTerrorBill is a call to #ReviseTerrorBill (because it can be…and should be better) if the need is indeed urgent during this time.”

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Photo Source: @catrionaelisa Twitter

Catriona Gray’s Tweets elicited a reaction from veteran actress and current Director-General of Film Academy of the Philippines, Vivian Velez. She took a screenshot of the beauty queen’s Tweets and posted it on her Facebook account.

In the caption of the post, she wrote: “Confused? Saving face? Ano ba talaga, Missed Universe? The draft Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and PRRD is expected to sign the bill into law. Nothing to revise and no more debate. From the people of Mindanao, the anti terrorism bill is their silver lining. And I thank you.”

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Photo Source: @Vivian Velez FB

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