The NUPL renews its call for the immediate repeal of these laws. Their continued enforcement safeguards not security, but legitimizes state repression. As long as these laws exist, rights defenders, activists, journalists, and humanitarian workers will remain at risk—not because they have broken the law, but because they challenge the conditions of injustice that the law now seeks to protect.
NUPL | Jul 4, 2025
The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) welcomes the Supreme Court’s firm reiteration in People v. Lucky Enriquez that search warrants must clearly and specifically identify the locations to be searched, as mandated by the Constitution. This decision is an affirmation of the fundamental rights of the people to be protected against unlawful searches and seizures.
Jonila and Jhed’s decision to pursue countercharges is not merely a step toward their personal vindication but a powerful statement against the forces that seek to silence dissent. It serves as a call for accountability and the protection of human rights defenders who continue to advocate for marginalized communities and environmental justice.
The takedowns may seem arbitrary, but they can be seen as part of a larger pattern where activism, advocacy and dissent are disproportionately affected by social media moderation.
