STATEMENT OF SEN GUINGONA ON THE TRO ISSUED
BY THE SUPREME COURT ON CYBERCRIME LAW

A temporary restraining order (TRO), unanimously issued, is the first victory in our battle to defend our freedom and right of expression.

A TRO against the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 is the first victory of the people and of freedom of expression. For a court to issue a TRO unanimously is a strong message of its belief that the dangers and fears of the people are real and must be addressed. With this TRO, the tyrannical powers granted by the law are effectively clipped. However, the fight is not over.

Now, we must escalate our vigilance, keep the fire burning, and continue the fight for our fundamental rights. The fight of the people, on the streets and online, must continue.

This positive step forward is our permission to strengthen our protest and to also embrace our hope that this Supreme Court will be the court that truly defends the Constitution and the Filipino people.