AMLC Resolution No. 81 dated 09 May 2019 directed the issuance of an advisory to covered persons (CPs) dealing with clients who are classified under the sector of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) to demand presentation of their Certificate of Registration (COR) or Provisional COR (PCOR) with the AMLC as part of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) measures under Section 3.5(b)(1) of the 2018 Implementing Rules and Regulations of the AMLA, as amended. Failure of a DNFBP to supply its P/COR is a ground to conduct enhanced due diligence measure (EDD) and/or to re-evaluate the business relationship. On the part of the CP failing to comply with this directive, it may be cited for the applicable administrative sanctions under the Rules of Procedure in Administrative Cases (RPAC).

     All CPs must deal only with registered DNFBPs with valid or subsisting P/COR or may risk being cited for a Serious Violation under Section 2(C)(25), Rule IV, of the RPAC.

     The updated list of Registered DNFBPs as of 31 January 2024  is posted at Other Covered Persons page .

     For the names of newly registered DNFBPs not yet included in the list, CPs may contact for confirmation/validation the Registration Staff of the Compliance and Supervision Group, Detection and Prevention Department, at telephone numbers (632) 5302-3848, 5310-3244, 8708-7067.

   

Posted at www.amlc.gov.ph on

28 February 2024

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recognized the Philippines’ high level political commitment and cited progress in the country’s efforts to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) and combating financing of terrorism (CFT) regime.
 
In a statement released on 23 February 2024, FATF cited “that the Philippines has taken steps towards improving its AML/CFT regime, including by identifying and investigating TF [Terrorism Financing] cases.”
 
FATF is a Paris-based inter-governmental body that sets international AML/CFT standards established in 1989.
 
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in January ordered relevant government agencies to expedite efforts in addressing deliverables set by FATF within the year.
 
“This improvement in our AML/CFT regime is a strong recognition of the government’s efforts in curbing terrorism and terrorism financing incidents in the country. It also sends a positive signal to the international community on the unwavering commitment and continuous progress made by the Philippines in this front,” said Anti-Money Laundering Council Secretariat Executive Director Matthew M. David.
 
Specifically, as the Philippines remains on its grey list, the FATF has considered accomplished action plan items related to terrorism financing identification and investigation.
 
The FATF grey list is a list of countries that are actively working with the FATF to improve their AML/CFT measures.
 
“As we continue following the marching orders set by the President, a whole of nation approach remains vital moving forward. We are happy that the collaborative effort among agencies in addressing areas for improvement as suggested by the FATF has been cited,” David added.
 
Led by the Philippine President and supported by the Executive Secretary, the National Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing/ Counter-Proliferation Financing Coordinating Committee (NACC) has played a pivotal role in guiding and instructing relevant agencies, ensuring a unified approach to addressing the FATF’s requirements.
 
“The government remains dedicated to strengthening the country’s position in the global fight against financial crimes,” he concluded.

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To download a copy of the statement, click here.

For more information, click here.

Posted: 23 February 2024

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