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Another Freeze Order Issued on Assets of Contractors, Businessman, and Entities Tied to Flood Control Ghost Projects

ADVISORY

Implementation of File Upload Size Limit in the AMLC Portal

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) informs all Covered Persons that, effective 1 March 2026, a maximum file upload size limit of 20 MB per file shall be implemented in the AMLC Portal for the submission of Covered/Suspicious Transactions Reports .

This measure is being adopted to ensure the stability, security, and efficient operation of the AMLC Portal. Covered Persons are advised to ensure that all uploaded files comply with the 20 MB limit.

For strict compliance.

Posted: 30 January 2026

Advisory (English and Filipino version) on Trusted Legal Help for Scammers Victim PH - Facebook Page

Advisory on Trusted Legal Help for Scammers Victims PH – Facebook Page

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) advises the public to be vigilant against a fraudulent scheme involving the unauthorized use of the names of public officials.
 
The AMLC clarifies that it has no affiliation with the Facebook page, “Trusted Legal Help for Scam Victims PH,” or any similar online platform offering recovery of funds, legal assistance, or investment-related services. The AMLC and its officials do not solicit money, provide private legal assistance, or communicate with individuals through unofficial social media accounts for such purposes.
 
The Arbitration Agreement being circulated on the Facebook page is FAKE and was not issued by Atty. Matthew David. The AMLC, Secretariat its officers and employees does not issue Arbitration Agreements.
 
The public is strongly advised to exercise caution, verify information through official government channels, and refrain from engaging with or sending money to individuals or entities claiming association with the AMLC without proper verification. Any suspicious activities or incidents involving the misuse of the AMLC’s name or its officials should be reported to the appropriate authorities.
 
This Advisory is issued to inform and protect the public from fraudulent schemes and misrepresentation.
                              

Paalala sa Publiko ukol sa Facebook Page na “Trusted Legal Help for Scam Victims PH”

Pinapayuhan ng Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) ang publiko na maging mapagmatyag laban sa isang mapanlinlang na gawain na kinasasangkutan ng hindi awtorisadong paggamit ng mga pangalan ng mga opisyal ng pamahalaan.
 
Nililinaw ng AMLC na wala itong anumang kaugnayan sa Facebook page na may pangalang “Trusted Legal Help for Scam Victims PH,” na umano’y nagpapanggap at ginagamit ang pangalan ng AMLC at ng Executive Director nito, Atty. Matthew M. David, upang manlinlang ng mga miyembro ng publiko. Ang AMLC at ang mga opisyal nito ay hindi humihingi ng pera, hindi nagbibigay ng pribadong serbisyong legal, at hindi nakikipag-ugnayan sa mga indibidwal sa pamamagitan ng mga hindi opisyal na social media account para sa mga nasabing layunin.
 
Ang pinapakalat na Arbitration Agreement sa Facebook page ay HINDI TOTOO at hindi nanggaling kay Atty. Matthew M. David. Ang AMLC, Secretariat at ang mga opisyal at empleyado nito ay kailanman hindi naglalabas ng Arbitration Agreement.
 
Mahigpit na pinapayuhan ang publiko na mag-ingat, iberipika ang impormasyon sa pamamagitan ng mga opisyal na channel ng pamahalaan, at iwasang makipag-ugnayan o magpadala ng pera sa mga indibidwal o entidad na nagsasabing may kaugnayan sa AMLC nang walang wastong beripikasyon. Ang anumang kahina-hinalang gawain o insidente na may kinalaman sa maling paggamit ng pangalan ng AMLC o ng mga opisyal nito ay nararapat na iulat sa mga kinauukulang awtoridad.
 
Ang Advisory na ito ay inilabas upang magbigay ng babala at maprotektahan ang publiko laban sa mga mapanlinlang na gawain at maling pagpapakilala.

 

Posted on 23 January 2026

All Covered Persons to Deal Only with Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions Registered with the AMLC

     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 December 2025 is posted at Registered DNFBPs. 

   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 on 23 January 2026.

AMLC TRAININGS (FEBRUARY 2026)

  1. Notice of Targeted Financial Sanctions through AMLC Resolution No. TF-114, Series of 2026 in Relation to Anti-Terrorism Council Resolution No. 82 (2025)
  2. Notice of Targeted Financial Sanctions through AMLC Resolution No. TF-113, Series of 2026 in Relation to Anti-Terrorism Council Resolution No. 81 (2025)
  3. Notice of Targeted Financial Sanctionsthrough AMLC Resolution No. TF-112, Series of 2026 in Relation to Anti-Terrorism Council Resolution No. 80 (2025)
  4. AMLC TRAININGS (JANUARY 2026)
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