Act No. 11479), a measure giving the government more powers to act against persons or groups falling under what critics say is a dangerous and vague definition of terrorism. In light of Alvarez's murder, the House of Representatives requested the Supreme Court to make it easier for rights activists such as Alvarez to seek protection under the writ of amparo. The Supreme Court administrator said the court will review guidelines for the writ. See also Negros Island killings Red-tagging in the Philippines References 1981 births 2020 deaths Assassinated Filipino people Assassinated activists Filipino human rights activists Place of birth missing