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Philippines joins civic freedoms watchlist

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Philippine Catholic schools decry anti-terror bill

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The 'chilling effect' of Duterte's anti-terrorism bill

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Anti-terrorism bill spreads terror among Filipinos

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Duterte shuts down largest Philippine broadcasting network

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