Justice Carpio explains the constitutional role of the Armed Forces of the Philippines as the “protector of the people,” warns against policies that may erode public trust, and calls for the AFP to remain aligned with citizens’ rights and constitutional safeguards.
Justice Carpio explains how the Anti‑Terrorism Law’s warrantless arrest and extended detention provisions undermine the Constitution’s safeguards against unreasonable seizures and demolition of judicial oversight, creating a “double whammy” on fundamental rights.