SC defers oral arguments on terror law to April 6

The Supreme Court suspended anew Tuesday’s oral arguments on the 37 petitions questioning the constitutionality of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 due to the rising COVID-19 cases. “Due to alarming increase of COVID cases, you are hereby informed … of the suspension of oral arguments scheduled on March 23,” Edgar Aricheta, the clerk of court, said. Oral arguments will resume at 2:30 p.m. of April 6, the advisory said. There are 33 active COVID-19 cases at the high court. —Tina G. Santos