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Posted on 16 September 2025

Advisory on the Declaration of 01 September 2025 as a Non-Reporting Day

     Pursuant to Item V-A, Part 1 of the 2021 AMLC Registration and Reporting Guidelines (ARRG), 01 September 2025 is declared as non-reporting day and is excluded in the counting of the prescribed reporting period.

     Should you have any queries, you may refer to the ARRG Hotlines posted on the AMLC Website.

REMINDER TO COVERED PERSONS ON THE PROHIBITION AGAINST TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING ONLINE GAMBLING PLATFORMS NOT REGISTERED WITH PAGCOR

Covered Persons (CPs) are hereby reminded that transactions involving online casinos and online gambling platforms must be conducted exclusively with entities duly registered with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).

CPs are expected to maintain heightened vigilance by monitoring customer transactions involving online gambling activities, updating customer profiles as necessary, and conducting Enhanced Due Diligence when warranted, in accordance with their Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Prevention Program.

CPs are strongly advised to consider the risks associated with engaging in online casinos and online gambling platforms, and to file a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR), if warranted.

Failure to comply with this directive may result in the imposition of applicable administrative sanctions under the Rules of Procedure in Administrative Cases (RPAC), as promulgated by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC).

Advisory on the Declaration of 29 August 2025 as a Non-Reporting Day

     Pursuant to Item V-B, Part 1 of the 2021 AMLC Registration and Reporting Guidelines (ARRG), 29 August 2025 is declared as a non-reporting day and is excluded in the counting of the prescribed reporting period.

     Should you have any queries, you may refer to the ARRG Hotlines posted on the AMLC Website.