Attention: Para sa Lahat!

⚠️ BABALA SA LAHAT NG SANGAY: PABATID HINGGIL SA POSIBLENG PANLOLOKO (SCAMMING) ⚠️

Petsa: Ika-15 ng Oktobre taong 2025

Para sa: Lahat ng Tagapamahala ng Sangay, Branch Head, Cashier,  Teller, at mga Empleyado

Pangunahing Paksa: MAINGAT NA PAG-IINGAT LABAN SA MGA NAGPAPANGGAP NA MULA SA HEAD OFFICE O CEBUANA PARA SA TRANSAKSYON AT IMPORMASYON.

Kinakailangan ang agarang at matinding pag-iingat mula sa lahat ng sangay kasunod ng ulat ng posibleng pagtatangka ng panloloko (scamming).

🛑 Mga Detalye ng Naulat na Pagtatangka ng Panloloko:

• Nagpapanggap na Identity: Isang indibidwal na nagpakilalang "Shella Delos Reyes," at sinasabing siya ay mula sa Compliance Department ng CARD Bank.

• Maling Pakay: Sinabi na papalitan ang money counter ng sangay.

• Hinihinging Impormasyon: Aktibong humihingi ng mga sensitibong impormasyon patungkol sa Konek2CARD.

• Ibang Pagpapanggap: May iba pang pagtatangka kung saan ang nagpapakilala ay:

• Nagpapahayag na sila ay mula sa Head Office o Cebuana Lhuillier.

• Hinahanap ang teller na nagta-transact ng CSP (Cebuana Lhuillier Pera Padala).

• Nagpapatransact ng malaking halaga, partikular na Php50,000.00.

✅ Mga Dapat Tandaan at Sundin (Standard Operating Procedures):

• Beripikasyon (Verification):

• Huwag magbigay ng anumang sensitibong impormasyon (tulad ng Konek2CARD details, account numbers, o branch system/login access) sa sinumang tumawag nang hindi muna nagbe-beripika.

• Agad na patayin ang tawag at kumpirmahin ang pagkakakilanlan ng tumatawag sa pamamagitan ng opisyal na contact number/directory ng Head Office/Compliance Department. Huwag gamitin ang numerong pinagmulan ng tawag.

• Transaksyon:

• Hindi magsasagawa ang Head Office o Compliance ng mga unscheduled na tawag upang mag-utos ng agarang transaksyon (lalo na ng malalaking halaga tulad ng Php50,000.00) sa pamamagitan lamang ng telepono.

• Lahat ng pagpapalit ng kagamitan (gaya ng money counter) ay dadaan sa opisyal na abiso at proper protocol.

• Pag-uulat (Reporting):

• AGAD NA IULAT sa inyong Branch Manager o immediate supervisor o sa Compliance Department ang anumang kahina-hinalang tawag, pagtatanong, o pagtatangka ng transaksyon, kahit hindi ito nagtagumpay.

Tandaan: Ang kaligtasan ng ating mga pondo, sistema, at impormasyon ay responsibilidad ng lahat. Mag-ingat at sundin ang mga itinakdang patakaran.

Lahat ng Empleyado ay INAASAHANG MAGING VIGILANT at SUMUNOD sa direktibang ito. 

Maraming salamat po sa inyong pagtalima. 

Weekly Information Series: No. 9

AML/CFT/PF/TFS Compliance Awareness: Transaction Monitoring & Reporting (AML, TF, PF, and TFS) - Part 2,3, & 4

A. Covered Transaction Reporting (CTR)

Definition and Scope: A Covered Transaction is defined as any single transaction in cash or other equivalent monetary instrument exceeding Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php500,000.00). Reportable Transactions include deposits, withdrawals, remittances, and loan releases

Timing Requirement: CTRs must be filed within five (5) working days from the occurrence of the transaction.

B. Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR)

Definition: A transaction is considered Suspicious if it meets criteria such as having no underlying legal or economic justification, not being commensurate with the client's financial capacity, deviating from the client's profile, involving structuring, or being related to an unlawful activity.

Action and Timing: Filing an STR requires an initial investigation, submission of the STR, and approval from Senior Management. STRs must be filed promptly within the next working day from the date the suspicion is established.

C. Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS)

Scope: TFS involves both asset freezing and prohibitions designed to prevent funds from being made available for the benefit of designated persons or entities.

Reporting Requirements for Target/Potential Matches:

1. Target Match: A detailed electronic return must be filed within 24 hours from the time the freeze is effected.

2. Potential Target Match: A detailed electronic return must be filed within 24 hours from the Anti-Money Laundering Council's (AMLC's) confirmation.

AMLC Confirmation of Freeze: The AMLC confirms the propriety of a freeze within 36 hours. If confirmation is not received within this timeframe, the freeze is automatically lifted.

Please ensure strict compliance with these updated monitoring and reporting requirements.

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).

source: http://www.amlc.gov.ph/

AMLA Updates

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 30 May 2025 (please click the link below)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17125oA-R0orthKPrtZNpWDyh6Kjqh5GM?usp=sharing

 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 July 18, 2025

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT APPROVES REMOVAL OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM EUROPEAN UNION LIST

AMLA Updates

SC/16088

16 June 2025

Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Adds One Entry to Its Sanctions List

On 16 June 2025, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities approved the addition of the entry specified below to its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2734 (2024) and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

A. Individuals

QDi.436 Name: 1: ABUBAKAR 2: SWALLEH Name (original script): na Title: na Designation: na DOB: 13 Jan. 1992 POB: Mengo, Uganda Good quality a.k.a.: a) ABUBAKER SWALEH b) TOM KIYURIGE Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Uganda Passport no: Uganda A00195974 National identification no: Uganda CM920231090NZA Address: Luzira Prison, Luzira, Kampala, Uganda Listed on: 16 Jun. 2025 Other information: Abubakar Swalleh provides financial, material, or technological support for, or financial or other services to, or in support of, ISIL (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115). He acted, since 2018, as an ISIL facilitator who provides financial and logistic support including recruitment for ISIL in East and Southern Africa. Phone number: +963936016952. Gender: Male INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

In accordance with paragraph 61 of resolution 2734 (2024), the Committee has made accessible on its website the narrative summaries of reasons for listing of the above entries at the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/summaries.

The ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List is updated regularly on the basis of relevant information provided by Member States and international and regional organizations. An updated List is accessible on the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee’s website at the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list.

The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is also updated following all changes made to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list.

Source Link: https://press.un.org/en/2025/sc16088.doc.htm

SC/16088 16 June 2025

Posted July 18, 2025

AMLA UPDATES

Security Council 2653 Sanctions Committee Adds 2 Entries to Its Sanctions List 

On 8 July 2025, the Security Council Committee, established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022), approved the addition of two entries to its Sanctions List. These entries are individuals and entities subject to measures imposed by the Security Council and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

B. Entities and other groups 

HTe.001 Name: GRAN GRIF 

Name (original script): na  A.k.a: a) Gran Grif de Savien b) Savien gang c) Baz Gran Grif F.k.a.: na Address: Haiti Listed on: 08 Jul. 2025 Other information: Luckson Elan (HTi.007) is the leader of the Gran Grif gang. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:  https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

HTe.002 Name: VIV ANSANM 

Name (original script): na  A.k.a: a) Living Together b) G-9 c) G9 Family and Allies d) G9 Fanmi e Alye e) The Revolutionary Forces of the G9 Family and Allies f) Fòs Revolisyonè G9 an Fanmi e Alye g) G-Pèp h) G-People F.k.a.: na Address: Haiti Listed on: 08 Jul. 2025 Other information: Jimmy Chérizier (HTi.001) is the leader of the Viv Ansanm gang coalition.

INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

Press releases concerning changes to the Committee's Sanctions List can be found in the "Press Releases" section of the Committee's website. The updated version of the Committee's Sanctions List is available in HTML, PDF, and XML formats. The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is also updated following all changes to the Committee's Sanctions List.

Haiti 

For information media. 

Press Release United Nations Meetings Coverage and Press Releases SC/16113 8 July 2025 

Posted July 18, 2025

AMLA UPDATES

SC/16082

9 June 2025

Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Removes One Entry from Its Sanctions List

On 9 June 2025, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities removed the entry below from the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List after concluding its consideration of the delisting request for this name submitted through the Office of the Ombudsperson established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1904 (2009), and of the Comprehensive Report of the Ombudsperson on this delisting request.

Therefore, the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2734 (2024) and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, no longer apply to the name set out below:

A. Individuals

QDi.328 Name: 1: HAJJAJ 2: BIN 3: FAHD 4: AL AJMI Title: na Designation: na DOB: 10 Aug. 1987 POB: Kuwait Good quality a.k.a.: a) Hijaj Fahid Hijaj Muhammad Sahib al-Ajmi b) Hicac Fehid Hicac Muhammed Sebib al-Acmi c) Hajjaj bin-Fahad al-Ajmi d) Sheikh Hajaj al-Ajami e) Hajaj al-Ajami f) Ajaj Ajami Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Kuwait Passport no: na National identification no: na

The names of individuals and entities removed from the ISIL = (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List pursuant to a decision by the Committee may be found in the “Press Releases” section on the Committee's website. Other information about the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List may also be found on the Committee's website at the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/procedures-for-delisting.

The ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List is updated regularly on the basis of relevant information provided by Member States and international and regional organizations. An updated List is accessible on the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee’s website at the following

URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list.

The Consolidated United Nations Security Council List is also updated following all changes made to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list.

Other information about the Status of Cases of the Office of the Ombudsperson to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al Qaida Sanctions Committee may be found on the Ombudsperson’s website at the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sc/ombudsperson/status-of-cases.

Source Link: https://press.un.org/en/2025/sc16082.doc.htm

Posted: June 16, 2025 

AMLC STATEMENT ON ANSON QUE CASE

  The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), chaired by the Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), is working closely with the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the casinos to investigate the alleged money laundering of the ransom money paid relating to the kidnapping of businessman Anson Que. The ransom monies were originally paid in Philippine Peso and US Dollars but were later converted to cryptocurrency.

The PNP authorities have alleged that junket operators 9 Dynasty Group and White Horse Club facilitated a money laundering operation involving approximately ₱200-million ransom paid for Que’s release. The illicit scheme reportedly utilized e-wallets intended exclusively for casino gaming, shell accounts, and cryptocurrency to obscure the money trail.

  The AMLC received reports that 9 Dynasty Group and White Horse Club officially ended their junket operations in most, if not all, Philippine casinos on 7 May 2025—alongside 9 Dynasty’s reported announcement of its exit from the Philippine market. However, the AMLC remains steadfast in its commitment to probe their alleged money laundering activities.

  The AMLC is actively collaborating with the PNP to gather evidence on the unlawful activities, tracing the ransom funds in all their forms, and pursuing forfeiture proceedings.

  The investigation extends beyond the kidnappers who directed the ransom payment process. It also targets casino players within these junket operations who initially received the ransom funds via their e-wallets.

As to the unlicensed operations of these junket operators of e-wallets with cryptocurrency conversion capabilities, the AMLC is also coordinating with the BSP and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Additionally, the AMLC is coordinating with foreign financial intelligence units (FIUs) to gather more information on the movement of funds originating from the Philippines.

   Through this ongoing investigation, the AMLC reaffirms its dedication to upholding financial integrity, supporting the immediate resolution of this case, and ensuring that the Philippine financial system does not become a conduit for illicit activities.

CB: Posted May 13, 2025

AMLA Compliance Alerts

TO: ALL BRANCHES AND UNIT OFFICES

 New Fraud/Scam - "Authorized Representative/Manager's Checks" 

Please be aware of this new scam/modus:

A fraudster/scammer using the name of Mark Lester V. Tolentino went to several branches acting as “Authorized Representative” of certain corporate clients 

and tried to apply for Manager's Checks payable to individual payees:

1. Wilson Osabel Pablico

2. Francis Laurence Calixto Atanacio

3. Christian Keith Cabriga Garcia

He normally brings goodies like "Donuts" as pasalubong to win the hearts of the branch officers/employees.

Sharing this information for awareness.

AMLC Updates

ALL BRANCHES 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 CARD Bank 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 bank 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 CARD Bank branches 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 27 December 2024 is posted at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_2dOH89zbcBKfaFoZ1_HzR7Y5_Brn98c/view?usp=drive_link

    For the names of newly registered DNFBPs not yet included in the list, CARD Bank branches may contact for confirmation/validation the CARD Bank Compliance unit cardbank.compliance@cardmri.com staffs and officers or may confirm also toRegistration Staff of the Compliance and Supervision Group, Detection and Prevention Department, at telephone numbers (632) 5302-3848, 5310-3244, 8708-7067. 

AMLA Updates

NOTICE OF TARGETED FINANCIAL SANCTIONS IN RELATION TO ANTI-TERRORISM COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 65 (2024) 

The public, covered institutions as defined under Section 3(c) of Republic Act (RA) No. 10168, otherwise known as the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012 (TFPSA), in relation to Section 3(a) of RA No. 9160 or The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001, as amended (AMLA), and all relevant government agencies, including the Land Transportation Office, Land Registration Authority, Maritime Industry Authority, and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines are hereby informed that the AntiMoney Laundering Council (AMLC), consistent with the Philippines’ international obligations to comply with binding terrorism-related resolutions, including United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution No. 1373 pursuant to Article 41 of the United Nations Charter, issued Resolution No. TF-104, Series of 2025, amending Resolution No. TF-40, to take effect immediately 

A. LIFTING the Sanctions Freeze Order and Targeted Financial Sanctions with respect to the property or funds of the following delisted terrorist individuals who are excluded in ATC Resolution No. 65 (2024): 

1) Jose Maria Sison a.k.a. Joma/ Armando Liwanag/ Amado Guerrero/ Lodi/ Pete/ Al; 

2) Jorge Madlos a.k.a. Ka Oris/ Mal Fuerza/ JS/ Jose/ Oloy/ Caloy/ Ando/ Tatay/ Cdr Karyo/ Raul Castro/ Kasky; 

3) Abdias Gaudiana a.k.a. Abadias Guadiana/ July/ Badul/ Abdul /Mario/ Omar/ Ramon/ Dome; 

4) Benito Enriquez Tiamzon a.k.a. Celo/ Iyo/ Lot/ Crising Banaag/ Jing; 

5) Wilma Austria-Tiamzon a.k.a. Ka Wing/ Didith/ Jana/ Pinay/ Sering/ Ria/ Azon/ Isabel/ Suarez/ Edith/ Jana; 

6) Dionesio Micabalo a.k.a. Dionisio Micabalo/ Muling/ Moling/ Cardo/ Kardo/ Carpo/ Bawang/ Abu/ Jeff; 

7) Pedro Heyrona Codaste a.k.a. Gonyong/ Koyoy/ Inggo/ Senyong/ Beryong/ Resurrecion Osorio; and 

8) Menandro Villanueva a.k.a. Nelson/ Boss/ Dennis/ Titing/ Bok/ Ka Luis/ Book/ Willy/ Jude. 

B. Maintaining the Sanctions Freeze Order and other Targeted Financial Sanctions with respect to the property or funds of the following subjects whose designation was maintained and who are identified in ATC Resolution No. 65 (2024): 

1) Vicente Portades Ladlad a.k.a. Vic/ Terry/ Edgar/ Ed/ Gilbert/ Fidel/ Isagani/ Emilio/ Vlady/ Dong/ Nonong/ Dino/ Ramon/ Billy/ Be; 

2) Rafael De Guzman Baylosis a.k.a. Raul/ Rap/ Raffy/ Lando; 

3) Julieta De Lima Sison a.k.a. Juliet/ Julia/ Julie/ Socorro/ Rojo/ Mayette/ Leah/ Maria C De Guzman/ Cdr Lita/ Jules/ Manet/ Sendang/ Yelena/ Ylna; 

4) Rey Claro Cera Casambre a.k.a. Bong; 

5) Alan Valera Jazmines a.k.a. Alfonso Jazmines, Jr./ Tomas/ Arthur/ Tex/ Dex/ Ogie/ Andy Perez/ Juan Tivaldo/ Teroy/ Archie; 

6) Adelberto Silva a.k.a. Oca/ Rigor/ Perry/ Percival Rojo; 

7) Ma. Concepcion Araneta-Bocala a.k.a. Kata/ Concha/ Clara/ Remi/ Estrella/ Etang/ Ling/ Diwa/ Martha; 

8) Myrna Sularte a.k.a Myrna Solarte/ Iyay/ Imang/ Emang/ Bingbing/ Maria Malaya/ Josie; 

9) Tirso Lagora Alcantara a.ka. Bart Sot/ Flavio/ Panginoon/ Dave/ Shane Sangria; 

10) Tomas Dominado a.k.a. Pendong/ Asyong/ Greg/ Tom/ Nonoy; and 

11) Ma. Loida Tuzo Magpatoc a.k.a. Eva/ Ka Norsen/ Bebyang/ Byang/ Elay/ Madam/ Gwen/ Adelaida Burias Tuzo 

and directed the freezing without delay of the following properties or funds owned or controlled by the abovementioned designated terrorist individuals: 

a. property or funds that are owned or controlled by the subject of designation, and is not limited to those that are directly related or can be tied to a particular terrorist act, plot, or threat; 

b. property or funds that are wholly or jointly owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the subject of designation; 

c. property or funds derived or generated from funds or other assets owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the subject of designation; and 

d. property or funds of persons and entities acting on behalf or at the direction of the subject of designation; 

All the above covered institutions and relevant government agencies are directed to submit to the AMLC a written return pursuant to, and containing details required under, Rule 16.c of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the TFPSA. 

Any person, whether natural or juridical, including covered persons, private companies, government owned or controlled corporations, and government agencies and instrumentalities who: 

1. deals directly or indirectly, in any way and by any means, with any property or fund that he knows or has reasonable ground to believe is owned or controlled by the designated individual under ATC Resolution No. 65 (2024), including funds derived or generated from property or funds owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such designated individual; or 

2. makes available any property or funds, or financial services or other related services to the said designated individual, shall be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law pursuant to the TFPSA. 

All covered institutions are mandated to submit as Suspicious Transaction Report all previous transactions of the designated individuals within five (5) days from the publication of this Notice. All persons, organizations, associations or groups of persons whose property or funds, including related accounts, are maintained as frozen are hereby informed that they may avail of the remedies under Republic Act No. 11479, otherwise known as the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and under the TFPSA and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. 

For Information and Compliance

AMLA Updates

NOTICE OF TARGETED FINANCIAL SANCTIONS IN RELATION TO ANTI-TERRORISM COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 64 (2024) 

The public, covered institutions as defined under Section 3(c) of Republic Act (RA) No. 10168, otherwise known as the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012 (TFPSA), in relation to Section 3(a) of RA No. 9760 or The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2007, as amended (AMLA), and all relevant government agencies, including the Land Transportation Office, Land Registration Authority, Maritime Industry Authority, and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines are hereby informed that the AntiMoney Laundering Council (AMLC), consistent with the Philippines' international obligations to comply with binding terrorism-related resolutions, including United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution No. 1373 pursuant to Article 41 of the United Nations Charter, issued Resolution No. TF-102, series of 2024, amending Resolution Nos. TF-39 and TF-41, to take effect immediately: 

A LIFTING the Sanctions Freeze Order and Targeted Financial Sanctions with respect to the property or funds of the following delisted terrorist individuals who are excluded in Anti-Terrorism Council Resolution (ATC) Resolution No. 64 (2024): 

1) Salahuddin Hassan a.k.a. Orak/ Salah/Tulea/ Abu Salman; 

2) Radzmil Jannatul a.k.a. Khubayb/ Kubayb/ Kubaib/ Kubaeb/ Baeb; 

3) Majan Sahidjuan a.k.a. Apo Mike/ Apoh Mike; 

4) Faharudin Benito Hadji Satar a.k.a. Jer Mimbantas/ Abu Zacaria/ Zacharia/ Abu Bakar/ Omar; 

5) Mudsrimar Sawadjaan a.k.a. Mundi Sawadjaan/ Puruh Sawadjaan/ Puroh; 

6) Hajan Sawadjaan/ Hatib Hajan Sawadjaan a.k.a. Pah Hajan/ Abdulhajan/ Abduhajan; 

7) Furuji Amirin Inda ma/ Furuji Inda ma a.k.a. Abu Sopek/ Abu Dujana/ Ustadz Faidz/ Ben Dudjanan/ Juljama lndama; 

8) Hassan Solaiman Indal/ Hassal Indal a.k.a. Abu Azam/Abu Hassan/ Assam/ Abu Ali 

9) Norodin Hassan/ Nur Hassan a.k.a. Andot Hassan/ Andot/ Dots/ Dot; 

10) Yusoph Hadji Nassif/ Osoph Hadji Nassif/ Osop Hadji Nasir a.k.a. Abu Asraf/ Abu Arap/ Osoph/ Osop; 

11) Mahir Sandab a.k.a. Abu Jihad/ Jihad/ Lumen/Telmijie; 

12) Sukarno Sapal a.k.a. Abubakar Sapal/ Zulkarnain Sapal/ Sukarno Abubakar Joke/ Diok/ "CS 52"/ Zuk; 

13) Kupang Sahak/ Kopang Sahak a.k.a. Commander Tarzan/ Tarzan/ Tarsan/ Bapa Sahak. 

B. MAINTAINING the Sanctions Freeze Order and other Targeted Financial Sanctions with respect to the property or funds of the following individuals whose designation was maintained and who are identified in ATC Resolution No. 64 (2024): 

1) Esmael Abdulmalik a.k.a. Cmdr Turaifie/ Abu Turaifie/ Abu Toraype; 

2) Raden Faisal aka Raden Abu; 

 Esmael Abubakar/ Esmail Abubakar/ Ismael Abubakar a.k.a. Cmdr Bungos/ Bungos; 

4) Muhiddin Animbang/ Mohaiden Animbang/ Muhidden Animbang a.k.a. Kagui Karialan/ Karialan; 

5) Almujer Yadah/ Almujir Yadah a.k.a. Mujer/ Mujir; 

6) Radulan/Radullan Sahiron a.k.a. Commander Putol/ Gaga ndi la n/Maga ng; 

7) Sansibar Saliddin Bensio/Sansibar Saliddin Bencio a.k.a. Sibar/ Sansi; 

8) Pasil Bayali a.k.a. Kera/ Kerah; 

9) Abdullah Jovel lndanan/ Abdullah lndanan a.k.a. Guro/ Guroh; 

10) lbni Acosta/Acosta lbni Y Ibrahim a.k.a. Abu Tini/ Alkaser Albani/ Moin/Win; 

11) Bensito Quirino Yadah/ Bensito Quirino Bakun/ Ben Quirino Yadah a.k.a. Ben Tattoo/ Ben Yadah; 

12) Suhud Gaviola Salasim a.k.a. Ben Wagas; 

13) Hassan Kulaw/ Mustapha Kassan Kulaw/ Kassan Kulaw/ Kasan Kulaw a.k.a. Abu Saiden/ Abu Zaiden; 

14) Emarudin Kulaw/ Emaruddin Kulaw/ Samaruddin Kulaw/ Emarudin Kasan/ Emarudin Hassan a.k.a. Alpha King/ Alpha King Hassan; 

15) Jaybee Mastura/ Jayvee Mastura/ JB Mastura a.k.a. Abu Nairn/ Abu Naem; 

16) Solaiman Tudon/ Sulaiman Tudon a.k.a. Abu Jihad; and 

17) Khadafi Abdulatif/ Khadaffi Abdulatip/ Khadaffy Abdulatif/ Kadaffy Abdullatip a.k.a. Yusa/ "CS 07''/ Zero One/ Mukayam. 

and directing the freezing without delay of the following properties or funds owned or controlled by the abovementioned designated terrorist individuals: 

a. property or funds that are owned or controlled by the subject of designation, and is not limited to those that are directly related or can be tied to a particular terrorist act, plot, or threat; 

b. property or funds that are wholly or jointly owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the subject of designation; 

c. property or funds derived or generated from funds or other assets owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the subject of designation; and 

d. property or funds of persons and entities acting on behalf or at the direction of the subject of designation;

 All the above covered persons and institutions, and relevant government agencies are directed to submit to the AMLC a written return pursuant to, and containing details required, under Rule 16.c of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the TFPSA. 

Any person, whether natural or juridical, including covered persons, private companies, government owned or controlled corporations, and government agencies and instrumentalities who: 

1. deals directly or indirectly, in any way and by any means, with any property or fund that he knows or has reasonable ground to believe is owned or controlled by the designated individuals under ATC Resolution No. 64 (2024), including funds derived or generated from property or funds owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such designated individuals; or 

2. makes available any property or funds, or financial services or other related services to the said designated individuals, 

shall be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law pursuant to the TFPSA. 

All covered persons and institutions are mandated to submit a Suspicious Transaction Report all previous transactions of the designated individuals within five (5) days from the publication of this Notice. 

All persons, organizations, associations or groups of persons whose property or funds are frozen are hereby informed that they may avail of the remedies under Republic Act No. 11479, otherwise known as the AntiTerrorism Act of 2020, and the TFPSA, and their respective Implementing Rules and Regulations. 

A copy of this Targeted Financial Sanctions in Relation to AntiTerrorism Council Resolution No. 64 (2024) may be viewed and downloaded from the AMLC website: www.amlc.gov.ph. For information and compliance. 

27 December 2024, Manila 

AMLA Updates

INTERPOL’s "Think Twice" Cyber and Financial Crime Public Awareness Campaign

In support of INTERPOL’s "Think Twice" Cyber and Financial Crime Public Awareness Campaign, the AMLC shares the following materials to inform and guide the public on the latest cyber and financial crime threats, prevention methods, and best practices. These resources aim to raise awareness about the latest threats and provide practical prevention strategies to empower individuals in making informed decisions and safeguarding against online criminal activities:

AMLA Updates 

ALL COVERED PERSONS TO DEAL ONLY WITH DESIGNATED NON-FINANCIAL BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS REGISTERED WITH THE AMLC

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        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 30 November 2024 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 16 December 2024

AMLA Updates

SC/15385 

16 August 2023 

Security Council 1718 Sanctions Committee Amends Nine Entries on Its Sanctions List 

On 16 August 2023, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) enacted the amendments, specified with strikethrough and/or underline, in the entries below on its Sanctions List of individuals and entities.

A. Individuals

KPi.013 Name: 1: CHOE 2: CHUN-SIK 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: a) Former Director of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences (SANS) b) Former head of the DPRK’s long-range missile program DOB: 12 Oct. 1954 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: a) Choe Chun Sik b) Ch’oe Ch’un Sik Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Listed on: 2 Mar. 2016 ( amended on 26 Jul. 2022, 16 Aug. 2023) Other information: Choe Chun-sik was the director of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences (SANS) and was the head of the DPRK’s long-range missile program.

KPi.020 Name: 1: KANG 2: RYONG 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: Former Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) Representative in Syria DOB: 21 Aug. 1969 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 2 Mar. 2016 (mended on 16 Aug. 2023) Other information:

KPi.026 Name: 1: RI 2: MAN GON 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: Former Minister of the Munitions Industry Department DOB: 29 Oct. 1945 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Passport no: PO381230469 (Expires 6 Apr. 2016 ) National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 2 Mar. 2016 (amended on 16 Aug. 2023) Other information:

KPi.036 Name: 1: KIM 2: SOK CHOL 3: 4: na

Title: na Designation: a) Acted as the Former DPRK Ambassador to Burma b) KOMID facilitator DOB: 8 May 1955 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Passport no: 472310082 National identification no: na Address: Myanmar Listed on: 30 Nov. 2016 (amended on 26 Jul. 2022, 16 Aug. 2023) Other information: Kim Sok Chol acted as the DPRK Ambassador to Burma and he operates as a KOMID facilitator. He was paid by KOMID for his assistance and arranges meetings on behalf of KOMID, including a meeting between KOMID and Burmese defense related persons to discuss financial matters.

KPi.043 Name: 1: JO 2: YONG-WON 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: a) Secretary and Chief of Organization and Guidance Department of the Worker’s Party of Korea b) Former Vice Director of the Worker's Party of Korea's Organization and Guidance Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the Workers’ Party of Korea and the DPRK’s military DOB: 24 Oct. 1957 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Cho Yongwon Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Passport no: na 108210124 (Expired: 4 June 2023) National identification no: na Address: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Listed on: 2 Jun. 2017 (amended on 16 Aug. 2023) Other information: Gender: male.

KPi.050 Name: 1: PAK 2: TO CHUN 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: na DOB: 9 Mar. 1944 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: a) Pak Do Chun b) Pak To’-Ch’un Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 2 Jun. 2017 (amended on 26 Jul. 2022, 16 Aug. 2023) Other information: Pak To Chun is a former Secretary of Munitions Industry Department (MID) and currently advises on affairs relating to nuclear and missile programmes. He is a former State Affairs Commission member and is a member Workers’ Party of Korea Political Bureau. Died on 27 July 2022.

KPi.051 Name: 1: RI 2: JAE IL 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: Vice Director of the Workers’ Party of Korea Propaganda and Agitation Department, which controls all DPRK’s media and is used by the government to control the public DOB: 1934 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: RI Chae-Il Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 2 Jun. 2017 (amended on 16 Aug. 2023) Other information: Died on 4 February 2021.

KPi.053 Name: 1: RI 2: YONG MU 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: Ri Yong Mu is a Vice Chairman of the State Affairs Commission, which directs and guides all DPRK’s military, defence, and security-related affairs, including acquisition and procurement DOB: 25 Jan. 1925 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Ri Yong-Mu Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Listed on: 2 Jun. 2017 (amended on 26 Jul. 2022, 16 Aug. 2023) Other information: Died on 27 January 2022.

B. Entities and other groups

KPe.028 Name: MUNITIONS INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT

A.k.a.: a) Military Supplies Industry Department b) MID F.k.a.: naMachine Industry Department Address: Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea Listed on: 2 Mar. 2016 (amended on 9 Jul. 2018, 16 Aug. 2023) Other information: The Munitions Industry Department is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile program. MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2. The MID oversees the DPRK's weapons production and R&D programs, including the DPRK's ballistic missile program. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences – also designated in August 2010 – are subordinate to the MID. The MID in recent years has worked to develop the KN08 road-mobile ICBM. The MID oversees the DPRK’s nuclear program. The Nuclear Weapons Institute is subordinate to the MID.

Press releases concerning changes to the Committee’s Sanctions List may be found in the “Press Releases” section on the Committee’s website at the following

URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1718/press-releases.

The updated version of the Committee’s Sanctions List, available in HTML, PDF and XML format, may be found at the following

URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1718/materials.

The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is also updated following all changes made to the Committee’s Sanctions List and is accessible at the following

URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list.

AMLA Updates

Here is the latest list of DNFBP ENTITIES REGISTERED WITH AMLC AS OF JUNE 30, 2023

AMLA Updates

NOTICE OF AMLC RESOLUTION NO. TF-69, SERIES OF 2023 

The public, covered institutions as defined under Republic Act No. 10168, otherwise known as the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012 (TFPSA), and all relevant government agencies, including the Land Transportation Office, Land Registration Authority, Maritime Industry Authority, and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines are hereby informed that the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), consistent with the Philippines’ international obligations to comply with binding terrorism-related resolutions, including United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution No. 1373 pursuant to Article 41 of the United Nations Charter, issued Resolution No. TF-69, Series of 2023, embodying a Sanctions Freeze Order to take effect immediately against the following: 

1. Teves Terrorist Group; 

2. Congressman Arnolfo “Arnie” Alipit Teves, Jr.; 

3. Pryde Henry A. Teves; 

4. Marvin H. Miranda; 

5. Rogelio C. Antipolo; 

6. Rommel Pattaguan; 

7. Winrich B. Isturis; 

8. John Louie Gonyon; 

9. Dahniel Lora; 

10. Eulogio Gonyon, Jr.; 

11. Tomasino Aledro; 

12. Nigel Electona; 

13. Jomarie Catubay; and 

14. Hannah Mae Sumero Oray.

 pursuant to their designation as terrorists by the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) by virtue of ATC Resolution No. 43 (2023) dated 26 July 2023, and directed freezing without delay of the following property or funds, including related accounts owned or controlled by the abovementioned designated terrorist group or individuals: 

a. property or funds that are owned or controlled by the subject of designation, and is not limited to those that are directly related or can be tied to a particular terrorist act, plot, or threat; 

b. property or funds that are wholly or jointly owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the subject of designation; 

c. property or funds derived or generated from funds or other assets owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the subject of designation; and 

d. property or funds of persons and entities acting on behalf or at the direction of the subject of designation; 

All the above covered institutions and relevant government agencies are directed to submit to the AMLC a written return, pursuant to, and containing details required under, Rule 16.c of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the TFPSA. 

Any person, whether natural or juridical, including covered persons, private companies, government owned or controlled corporations, and government agencies and instrumentalities who: 

1. deals directly or indirectly, in any way and by any means, with any property or fund that he knows or has reasonable ground to believe is owned or controlled by the individuals designated under Anti-Terrorism Council Resolution No. 43 (2023), including funds derived or generated from property or funds owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such designated group or individuals; or 

2. makes available any property or funds, or financial services or other related services to said designated group or individuals, 

shall be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law pursuant to TFPSA. 

All covered institutions are mandated to submit as Suspicious Transaction Reports all previous transactions of the designated persons within five (5) days from effectivity of the Sanctions Freeze Order. 

All persons, organizations, associations or groups of persons whose property or funds, including related accounts, are frozen are hereby informed that they may avail of the remedies under Republic Act No. 11479, otherwise known as the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and under the TFPSA and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. 

A copy of the AMLC Resolution No. TF- 69, Series of 2023 and ATC Resolution No. 43 (2023) may be viewed and downloaded from the AMLC website: www.amlc.gov.ph. 

For information and compliance. 

31 July 2023, Manila. 

Posted: August 8, 2023

Communication to branches with Updated Negative Database as of July 8, 2023. 

AMLA Updates

NOTICE OF AMLC RESOLUTION NO. TF-68, SERIES OF 2023 

The public, covered institutions as defined under Republic Act No. 10168, otherwise known as the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012 (TFPSA), and all relevant government agencies, including the Land Transportation Office, Land Registration Authority, Maritime Industry Authority, and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines are hereby informed that the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), consistent with the Philippines’ international obligations to comply with binding terrorism-related resolutions, including United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution No. 1373 pursuant to Article 41 of the United Nations Charter, issued Resolution No. TF-68, Series of 2023, embodying a Sanctions Freeze Order to take effect immediately against the following: 

1. Hafida Romato Maute a.k.a Kadija Maute/ Khadeejah Hamal/ Dra/ Tahera; and 

2. Nahara Khairiya Sittie Hamim. 

pursuant to their designation as terrorists by the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) by virtue of ATC Resolution No. 42 (2023) dated 26 July 2023, and directed freezing without delay of the following property or funds, including related accounts owned or controlled by the abovementioned designated terrorists: 

a. property or funds that are owned or controlled by the subject of designation, and is not limited to those that are directly related or can be tied to a particular terrorist act, plot, or threat;

 b. property or funds that are wholly or jointly owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the subject of designation; 

c. property or funds derived or generated from funds or other assets owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the subject of designation; and 

d. property or funds of persons and entities acting on behalf or at the direction of the subject of designation; 

All the above covered institutions and relevant government agencies are directed to submit to the AMLC a written return, pursuant to, and containing details required under, Rule 16.c of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the TFPSA. 

Any person, whether natural or juridical, including covered persons, private companies, government owned or controlled corporations, and government agencies and instrumentalities who: 

1. deals directly or indirectly, in any way and by any means, with any property or fund that he knows or has reasonable ground to believe is owned or controlled by the individuals designated under Anti-Terrorism Council Resolution No. 42 (2023), including funds derived or generated from property or funds owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such designated individuals; or 

2. makes available any property or funds, or financial services or other related services to said designated individuals, 

shall be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law pursuant to TFPSA. 

All covered institutions are mandated to submit as Suspicious Transaction Reports all previous transactions of the designated persons within five (5) days from effectivity of the Sanctions Freeze Order. 

All persons, organizations, associations or groups of persons whose property or funds, including related accounts, are frozen are hereby informed that they may avail of the remedies under Republic Act No. 11479, otherwise known as the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and under the TFPSA and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. 

A copy of the AMLC Resolution No. TF- 68, Series of 2023 and ATC Resolution No. 42 (2023) may be viewed and downloaded from the AMLC website: www.amlc.gov.ph. For information and compliance. 

31 July 2023, Manila. 

Posted: August 8, 2023

Communication to branches with Updated Negative Database as of July 8, 2023. 

AMLA Updates 

NOTICE OF AMLC RESOLUTION NO. TF-67, SERIES OF 2023 

The public, covered institutions as defined under Republic Act No. 10168, otherwise known as the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012 (TFPSA), and all relevant government agencies, including the Land Transportation Office, Land Registration Authority, Maritime Industry Authority, and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines are hereby informed that the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), consistent with the Philippines’ international obligations to comply with binding terrorism-related resolutions, including United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution No. 1373 pursuant to Article 41 of the United Nations Charter, issued Resolution No. TF-67, Series of 2023, embodying a Sanctions Freeze Order to take effect immediately against the following:

 1. Sarah Abellon Alikes a.k.a. Sara Abellon/Sara Alikes/Tina/Kaylie/Kylie; 

2. Jennifer R. Awingan/Jennifer A Taggaoa a.k.a. Klara/Leni/Aw; 

3. Windel Balag-ey Bolinget a.k.a. Tunged; 

4. Stephen Ambucay Tauli a.k.a. Steve/Amber/Husto/Teban; 

5. Jovencio Sannadan Tangbawan a.k.a. Jonas/Dexter; and 

6. May Rodriguez Vargas-Casilao a.k.a. Gab/Yam/Mic-mic. 

pursuant to their designation as terrorists by the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) by virtue of ATC Resolution No. 41 (2023) dated 7 June 2023, and directed freezing without delay of the following property or funds, including related accounts owned or controlled by the abovementioned designated terrorists: 

a. property or funds that are owned or controlled by the subject of designation, and is not limited to those that are directly related or can be tied to a particular terrorist act, plot, or threat; 

b. property or funds that are wholly or jointly owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the subject of designation; 

c. property or funds derived or generated from funds or other assets owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the subject of designation; and 

d. property or funds of persons and entities acting on behalf or at the direction of the subject of designation; 

All the above covered institutions and relevant government agencies are directed to submit to the AMLC a written return, pursuant to, and containing details required under, Rule 16.c of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the TFPSA. 

Any person, whether natural or juridical, including covered persons, private companies, government owned or controlled corporations, and government agencies and instrumentalities who: 

1. deals directly or indirectly, in any way and by any means, with any property or fund that he knows or has reasonable ground to believe is owned or controlled by the individuals designated under Anti-Terrorism Council Resolution No. 41 (2023), including funds derived or generated from property or funds owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such designated individuals; or 

2. makes available any property or funds, or financial services or other related services to said designated individuals, shall be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law pursuant to TFPSA. All covered institutions are mandated to submit as Suspicious Transaction Reports of all previous transactions of the designated persons within five (5) days from effectivity of the Sanctions Freeze Order. 

All persons, organizations, associations or groups of persons whose property or funds, including related accounts, are frozen are hereby informed that they may avail of the remedies under Republic Act No. 11479, otherwise known as the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and under the TFPSA and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

 A copy of the AMLC Resolution No. TF- 67, Series of 2023 and ATC Resolution No. 41 (2023) may be viewed and downloaded from the AMLC website: www.amlc.gov.ph. For information and compliance. 

30 June 2023, Manila. 

Posted: August 8, 2023

Communication to branches with Updated Negative Database as of July 8, 2023. 

AMLA Updates 

SC/15363 

21 July 2023 

Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends Two Entries on Its Sanctions List 

On 21 July 2023, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and underline in the entries below on its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2610 (2021), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. 

A. Individuals 

QDi.124 

Name: 1: YAZID 2: SUFAAT 3: na 4: na 

Title: na Designation: na DOB: 20 Jan. 1964 POB: Johor, Malaysia Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: a) Joe b) Abu Zufar Nationality: Malaysia Passport no: A 10472263 National identification no: 640120-01-5529 Address: a) Taman Bukit Ampang, State of Selangor, Malaysia (previous address) b) Malaysia (in prison since 2013 to 2019) Listed on: 9 Sep. 2003 (amended on 3 May 2004, 1 Feb. 2008, 10 Aug. 2009, 25 Jan. 2010, 16 May 2011, 11 Oct. 2016, 22 Sep. 2017, 1 May 2019, 8 Nov. 2022, 21 Jul. 2023) Other information: Founding member of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) (QDe.092) who worked on Al-Qaida’s (QDe.004) biological weapons program, provided support to those involved in Al-Qaida’s 11 Sep. 2001 attacks in the United States of America, and was involved in JI bombing operations. Detained in Malaysia from 2001 to 2008. Arrested in Malaysia in 2013 and sentenced to 7 years in Jan. 2016 for failing to report information relating to terrorist acts. Completed detention on 20 November 2019. Served a two-year restricted residence order in Selangor Malaysia until 21 November 2021. Due for release in Feb. 2020. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1989 (2011) was concluded on 6 Mar. 2014. Photos included in INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/1424794. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2610 (2021) was concluded on 8 November 2022. Photos included in INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals. 

QDi.392 

Name: 1: FAYSAL 2: AHMAD 3: BIN ALI 4: AL-ZAHRANI 

script original فيصل احمد بن علي الزهراني 

Title: na Designation: na DOB: 19 Jan. 1986 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Faisal Ahmed Ali Alzahrani Low quality a.k.a.: a) Abu Sarah al-Saudi b) Abu Sara Zahrani Nationality: Saudi Arabia Passport no: a) Saudi Arabia number K142736, issued on 14 Jul. 2011, issued in AlKhafji, Saudi Arabia b) Saudi Arabia number G579315 National identification no: na Address: Syrian Arab Republic Listed on: 20 Apr. 2016 (amended on 1 May 2019, 21 Jul.2023) Other information: Reportedly deceased. Was the lead oil and gas division official of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115), for Al Barakah Governorate, Syrian Arab Republic, as of May 2015. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals. The ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List is updated regularly on the basis of relevant information provided by Member States and international and regional organizations. An updated List is accessible on the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee’s website at the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list. The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is also updated following all changes made to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-scconsolidated-list.

Posted August 8, 2023.

Communication to Branches including updated Negative Database: August  2023. 

AMLA Updates

SC/15342 

30 June 2023 

Security Council 1718 Sanctions Committee Amends 16 Entries on Its Sanctions List 

On 29 June 2023, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) enacted the amendments, specified with strikethrough and/or underline, in the entries below on its Sanctions List of individuals and entities. 

A. Individuals

KPi.002 Name: 1: RI 2: JE-SON 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: Former Minister of Atomic Energy Industry since April  2014. DOB: 1938 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Ri Che-son Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: na National identification  no: na Address: na Listed on: 16 Jul. 2009 ( amended on 30 Jul. 2014, 29 June 2023) Other  information: Former Minister of Atomic Energy Industry since April 2014. Former Director of  the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE), chief agency directing DPRK’s nuclear  program; facilitated several nuclear endeavors including GBAE’s management of Yongbyon  Nuclear Research Center and Namchongang Trading Corporation.

KPi.003 Name: 1: HWANG 2: SOK-HWA 3: na 4: na 

Title: na Designation: Director in the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE) DOB: na 26 Sep. 1943 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: na HWANG SOK HA Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 16 Jul. 2009 ( amended on 29 June 2023 ) Other information: Director in the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE); involved in DPRK’s nuclear program; as Chief of the Scientific Guidance Bureau in the GBAE, served on the Science Committee inside the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research.

KPi.004 Name: 1: RI 2: HONG-SOP 3: na 4: na 

Title: na Designation: Former director, Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center, and Head of  Nuclear Weapons Institute DOB: 26 Feb.1940 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality  a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: na National  identification no: na Address: Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Listed on: 16 Jul. 2009 ( amended on 9 Jul. 2018, 26 Jul. 2022, 29 June 2023 ) Other  information: Former director, Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center, oversaw three core facilities  that assist in the production of weapons-grade plutonium: the Fuel Fabrication Facility, the Nuclear Reactor, and the Reprocessing Plant.

KPi.008 Name: 1: RA 2: KY’ONG-SU 3: na 4: na 

Title: na Designation: Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB) official DOB: 4 Jun. 1954 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: a) Ra Kyung-Su b) Chang Myong Ho c) Chang Myo’ngHo d) Chang Myong-Ho e) Ra Kyong-Su Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: 645120196, issued in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 22 Jan. 2013 ( amended on 2  Mar. 2016, 26 Jul. 2022, 29 June 2023 ) Other information: Ra Ky’ong-Su is a Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB) official. In this capacity he has facilitated transactions for TCB.  Tanchon was designated by the Committee in April 2009 as the main DPRK financial entity  responsible for sales of conventional arms, ballistic missiles, and goods related to the assembly  and manufacture of such weapons.

KPi.012 Name: 1: MUN 2: CHO’NG-CH’O’L 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB) official DOB: na 23 Dec. 1964 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: na Mun Chong-Chol Low quality  a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: na National  identification no: na Address: C/O Tanchon Commercial Bank, Saemaeul 1-Dong, Pyongchon District, Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Listed on: 7 Mar. 2013 ( amended  on 26 Jul. 2022, 29 June 2023 ) Other information: Mun Cho’ng-Ch’o’l is a TCB official. In  this capacity he has facilitated transactions for TCB. Tanchon was designated by the Committee in April 2009 is the main DPRK financial entity for sales of conventional arms, ballistic missiles, and goods related to the assembly and manufacture of such weapons.

KPi.019 Name: 1: KANG 2: MUN KIL 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: na DOB: na 9 Feb. 1963 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: a) Jiang Wenji b) Jian Wenji Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: PS 472330208 (Expires 4 Jul. 2017) National identification no: na Address: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Listed on: 2 Mar. 2016 ( amended on 26 Jul. 2022, 29 June 2023 ) Other information: Kang Mun Kil has conducted nuclear procurement activities as a representative of Namchongang, also known as Namhung.

KPi.025 Name: 1: KO 2: TAE HUN 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: Tanchon Commercial Bank Representativeofficial DOB: 25 May  1972 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Kim Myong Gi Low quality  a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: 563120630  (Expires 20 Mar. 2018) National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 2 Mar. 2016 ( amended on 29 June 2023 ) Other information:

KPi.055 Name: 1: HAN 2: JANG SU 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: Former Chief Representative of the Foreign Trade Bank DOB: 8 Nov. 1969 POB: Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Good quality a.k.a.: ChangSu Han Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport  no: 745420176 (expires on October 19, 2020) National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 5 Aug. 2017 ( amended on 29 June 2023 ) Other information: Gender: male

KPi.058 Name: 1: JO 2: CHOL SONG 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: a) Representative for the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation b) Former Deputy Representative for the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation DOB: 25 Sep. 1984 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Cho Ch’o’l-so’ng Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: 654320502 (expires on September 16, 2019) National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 5 Aug. 2017 ( amended on 29 June 2023 ) Other information: Representative for the Korea KwangsonBanking Corporation, which provides financial services in support to Tanchon Commercial Bank and Korea Hyoksin Trading, a subordinate entity of Korea Ryonbong General Corporation. Gender: male.

KPi.063 Name: 1: PAK 2: YONG SIK 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: Former Member of the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Military Commission DOB: 1950 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Pak Yo’ng-sik Low quality  a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: na National  identification no: na Address: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Listed on: 11 Sep. 2017 ( amended on 26 Jul. 2022, 29 June 2023) Other information: Pak Yong Sik is a member of the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Military Commission, which is responsible for the development and implementation of the Workers’ Party of Korea military policies, commands and controls the DPRK’s military, and helps direct the country’s military defense industries

KPi.064 Name: 1: CH’OE 2: SO’K MIN 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: Ch’oe So’k-min is an Former overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative DOB: 25 Jul. 1978 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality  a.k.a.: na Choe Sok Min Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport  no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 22 Dec. 2017 ( amended on 29 June 2023 ) Other information: In 2016, Ch’oe So’k-min was the deputy representative at the Foreign Trade Bank branch office in that overseas location. He has been associated with cash transfers from that overseas Foreign Trade Bank office to banks affiliated with North Korean special organizations and Reconnaissance General Bureau operatives located overseas in an effort to evade sanctions. Gender: male

KPi.065 Name: 1: CHU 2: HYO’K 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: Chu Hyo’k is a North Korean national who is an Former overseas Foreign Trade Bank Deputy representative DOB: 23 Nov. 1986 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Ju Hyok Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: 836420186, issued on 28 Oct. 2016 (Expires 28 October 2021) National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 22 Dec. 2017 ( amended on 29 June 2023 ) Other information: Gender: male

KPi.068 Name: 1: KIM 2: TONG CHOL 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: Kim Tong Chol is an Former overseas Foreign Trade Bank Deputy representative DOB: 28 Jan. 1966 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Kim Tong-ch’o’l Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport  no: a) 927234267 b) Democratic People’s Republic of Korea number 108120258, issued on 14  Feb. 2018 (expiration date 14 Feb. 2023) National identification no: na Address: na Listed  on: 22 Dec. 2017 ( amended on 26 Jul. 2022, 29 June 2023) Other information: Gender: male

KPi.076 Name: 1: RI 2: PYONG CHUL 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: a) Secretary of the Worker’s Party and Member of the Political  Bureaub) FormerAlternate Member of the Political Bureau of the Workers’ Party of Korea and First Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department. DOB: 1948 POB: na Good quality  a.k.a.: a) Ri Pyo’ng-ch’o’l b) Ri Pyong Chol Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: na National identification  no: na Address: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Listed on: 22 Dec. 2017 ( amended  on 29 June 2023 ) Other information: Gender: male

KPi.078 Name: 1: RI 2: U’N SO’NG 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: Ri U’n-so’ng is an Former overseas Korea Unification Development  Bank representative DOB: 23 Jul. 1969 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: a) Ri Eun Song b) Ri Un  Song Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport  no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 22 Dec. 2017 ( amended on 29  June 2023 ) Other information: Gender: male

KPi.079 Name: 1: PAK 2: MUN IL 3: na 4: na

Title: na Designation: Pak Mun Il is an Former overseas official representative of Korea  Daesong Bank DOB: 1 Jan. 1965 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Pak Mun-il Low quality  a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: 563335509  (Expires 27 August 2018 ) National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 22 Dec.  2017 ( amended on 29 June 2023 ) Other information: Gender: male 

Press releases concerning changes to the Committee’s Sanctions List may be found in the “Press  Releases” section on the Committee’s website at the following 

URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1718/press-releases.

The updated version of the Committee’s Sanctions List, available in HTML, PDF and XML  format, may be found at the following 

URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1718/materials.

The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is also updated following all changes  made to the Committee’s Sanctions List and is accessible at the following 

URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list

Posted July 12, 2023.

Communication to Branches including updated Negative Database: July 12, 2023. 

AMLA Updates

WHO ARE THE DESIGNATED  NON-FINANCIAL BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS (DNFBPs)

source of information: http://www.amlc.gov.ph/

Posted: 11 July 2023

Communication to branches: 11 July 2023

Here is the latest list of DNFBP ENTITIES REGISTERED WITH AMLC AS OF MAY 31, 2023

AMLA Updates

AMLC’S STATEMENT ON THE RTC MUNTINLUPA’S JUDGMENT FORFEITING BANK ACCOUNTS CONNECTED WITH THE PASTILLAS SCAM

     On 17 March 2023, the Regional Trial Court of Muntinlupa City (RTC-Muntinlupa), Br. 203, rendered a Decision in the civil forfeiture case docketed as AMLA Case No. 22-001 forfeiting Php138,791.44 in bank accounts under the names of Joshua Paul C. Capiral, and Christopher John C. Capiral, among others, in connection with the so-called Pastillas Scam.

    The RTC-Muntinlupa’s Decision emphasized that regardless of the absence, pendency or outcome of a criminal prosecution for the unlawful activity or for money laundering, an action for civil forfeiture may be separately and independently prosecuted and resolved.

    The case is subject of an appeal.

Posted date: 27 July 2023

Posted by CARD Bank, Inc. in Compliance site: June 29, 2023

Communication to Branches: June 29, 2023

AMLA Updates

AMLC STATEMENT ON THE LANDMARK JUDGMENT OF THE RTC, BRANCH 295, PARAÑAQUE CITY, ORDERING THE CRIMINAL FORFEITURE OF DRUG PROCEEDS

     In a Decision rendered by the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Parañaque City, Branch 295, promulgated on 29 April 2022, the court convicted Wang Li Na, a Chinese national, of money laundering for purchasing a condominium unit in Marina Bay Homes, Parañaque City, using funds generated through her and her husband’s illegal drug trafficking activity.

     The said decision is the first time in the Philippines where a court ordered the forfeiture of a property in a criminal case pursuant to the Rule on Criminal Forfeiture in Money Laundering Cases (A.M. No. 21-03-13-SC).

     In convicting Wang Li Na of money laundering, the RTC relied on the prosecution's evidence that the property located at Marina Bay Homes was in the name of the accused and purchased for Php7 million by virtue of a deed of absolute sale.

     The RTC found Wang Li Na guilty and sentenced her to suffer the penalty of imprisonment of twelve (12) years, ten (10) months and one (1) day, as minimum to fourteen (14) years, as maximum, and to pay a fine of Php10 million. As accessory penalty, the court ordered the criminal forfeiture of the 278-square meter property located at Marina Bay Homes in favor of the Philippine Government pursuant to A.M. No. 21-03-13-SC.

     Wang Li Na and her husband Li Lan Yan, a.k.a. Jackson Dy, were previously convicted on 29 April 2009 by the RTC-Parañaque City, Branch 274, for illegal possession of 350.67 kilograms of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu). The said illegal drugs were recovered by the Philippine National Police Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Operations Task Force (PNP-AIDSOTF) by virtue of a search warrant implemented at a house in the name of the convicted spouses in Marina Bay Homes, Parañaque City.

     Li Lan Yan and his cohorts are also facing criminal charges before the RTC-Trece Martires City for illegal manufacture of dangerous drugs in a clandestine shabu laboratory located in Tanza, Cavite. The RTC-Trece Martires City, in a decision dated 4 November 2016, ordered the forfeiture of the shabu laboratory and its premises in favor of the Philippine Government in a separate civil forfeiture case.

     The RTC’s judgment against Wang Li Na serves as a warning to all would-be money launderers that the properties that they acquire through crimes may be forfeited by the Philippine Government.

     The judgment of conviction is presently on appeal before the Court of Appeals.

Posted: 23 June 2023

Posted by CARD Bank, Inc. in Compliance site: June 29, 2023

Communication to Branches: June 29, 2023

AMLA Updates

AMLC Statement on Supreme Court's Landmark Decision Affirming the Conviction of Ex-Banker for Money Laundering

The Supreme Court, in its Decision promulgated 11 October 2022, affirmed the conviction of former banker Girlie J. Lingad (Lingad) for money laundering as penalized under Section 4(a) of Republic Act (RA) No. 9160, as amended by RA No. 9194, or The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 (AMLA). 

Lingad took advantage of her access to the bank’s computer system to conduct anomalous and unauthorized fund transactions involving client accounts. She effectively resigned from the bank in 2004 upon her prolonged absence without official leave. The bank discovered the anomalous transactions only after Lingad had fled to the US. 

A criminal charge was filed in court against Lingad in 2006. The Government had her extradited, and upon arraignment, she pled not guilty to the charge. 

On 8 August 2013, the trial court found overwhelming evidence that Lingad processed all the anomalous transactions, and thus, convicted her beyond reasonable doubt for money laundering under Section 4(a) of the AMLA. Lingad then appealed her conviction to the Court of Appeals (CA), which, however, affirmed the trial court’s ruling. 

Lingad filed a petition for review on certiorari before the Supreme Court, arguing that the prosecution failed to prove her guilt beyond reasonable doubt for violation of Section 4(a) of the AMLA. 

In dismissing her petition and affirming the CA’s decision, the Supreme Court took occasion to clarify the distinction between the money laundering offense and the unlawful activity. It held that money laundering generally involves a predicate offense, a crime that is a component of another offense. This predicate offense is usually an unlawful activity that generates the proceeds of money or property subject of the crime of money laundering. The predicate offense in money laundering is distinct from the offense of money laundering, such that the two offenses may be prosecuted in separate criminal actions.         

The Supreme Court went on to rule that the criminal action for unlawful activity may proceed independently of the money laundering charge, and the guilt of the person who committed the unlawful activity need not be determined first. What is integral is that it be proven that the money or property in the money laundering offense are proceeds from an unlawful activity. 

As held by the Supreme Court, the predicate or related crimes in money laundering cases are offenses that involve proceeds, any amount or type of money or property, that can be laundered, such are listed under Section 3 (i) of the AMLA.  Section 4 thereof only provides that a person commits money laundering when he or she transacts the proceeds knowing that it came from an unlawful activity. It does not require that the money launderer should have committed the unlawful activity as it only states that the money launderer should have known that the proceeds came from an unlawful activity. Money laundering, further, does not require the identity of the person who committed the unlawful activity; it only requires that the proceeds came from such activity. 

The decision in the Lingad case, the first criminal case involving money laundering to reach the Supreme Court, is a huge victory for the Philippines. It showcases the successful partnership among government agencies, and the crucial role of the judiciary in convicting money laundering and laying down doctrines in prosecutions for money laundering. It sends a strong warning to would-be money launderers, especially those in financial institutions, to maintain the integrity of the financial system. 

The Lingad case is the latest addition to the expanding Philippine jurisprudence on the AMLA, and to the multiple convictions that the Anti-Money Laundering Council has obtained through the years.  

Posted: 9 June 2023

Posted by CARD Bank, Inc. in Compliance site: June 29, 2023

Communication to Branches: June 29, 2023

AMLA UPdates

SC/15309 

5 June 2023 

Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Removes Two Entries from Its Sanctions List 

On 5 June 2023, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities removed the entries below from the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List after concluding its consideration of the de-listing requests for these names submitted through the Office of the Ombudsperson established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1904 (2009), and of the Comprehensive Reports of the Ombudsperson on these delisting requests. Therefore, the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2610 (2021) and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations no longer apply to the names set out below: A. Individuals QDi.379 

Name: 1: ABD AL-AZIZ 2: ADAY 3: ZIMIN 4: AL-FADHIL 

Name: عبدالعزیز عدي زمین الفضیل :(script original)

Title: na Designation: na DOB: 27 Aug. 1981 POB: Kuwait Good quality a.k.a.: a) Abd alAziz Udai Samin al-Fadhli b) Abd al-Aziz Udai Samin al-Fadhl c) Abd al-Aziz Adhay Zimin alFadhli d) Abdalaziz Ad'ai Samin Fadhli al-Fadhali Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: na Passport no: na National identification no: 281082701081 QDi.381 Name: 1: HAMAD 2: AWAD 3: DAHI SARHAN 4: AL-SHAMMARI حمد عوض ضاحي سرحان الشمري :(script original (Name Title: na Designation: na DOB: 31 Jan. 1984 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: Abu Uqlah al-Kuwaiti Nationality: Kuwait Passport no: Kuwait number 155454275 National identification no: Kuwait identity card 284013101406 

The names of individuals and entities removed from the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List pursuant to a decision by the Committee may be found in the “Press Releases” section on the Committee's website. Other information about the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List Classification: GENERAL 

may also be found on the Committee's website at the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/procedures-for-delisting. 

The ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List is updated regularly on the basis of relevant information provided by Member States and international and regional organizations. An updated List is accessible on the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee’s website at the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list. 

The Consolidated United Nations Security Council List is also updated following all changes made to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-scconsolidated-list. 

Other information about the Status of Cases of the Office of the Ombudsperson to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al Qaida Sanctions Committee may be found on the Ombudsperson’s website at the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sc/ombudsperson/status-of-cases 

Posted June 16, 2023 - Communicated to all branches for dissemination of information.

AMLA UPdates

SC/15307 

2 June 2023 

Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends One Entry to Its Sanctions List 

On 2 June 2023, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and/or underline in the entry below on its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2610 (2021), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. 

A. Individuals 

QDi.223 

Name: 1: MERAI 2: ABDEFATTAH 3: KHALIL 4: ZOGHBI 

Name :مرعي عبدفتاح خليل زغبي :(script original )

Title: na Designation: na DOB: a) 4 Apr. 1969 b) 4 Apr. 1960 c) 4 Jun. 1960 POB: Bengasi, Libya Good quality a.k.a.: a) Mohamed Lebachir born 14 Jan. 1968 in Morocco b) Meri Albdelfattah Zgbye born 4 Jun. 1960 in Bendasi, Libya c) Zoghbai Merai Abdul Fattah d) Lazrag Faraj born 13 Nov. 1960 in Libya e) Larzg Ben Ila born 11 Aug. 1960 in Libya f) Muhammed El Besir g) Merai Zoghbai (previously listed as, in Arabic: مرعي زغبي (Low quality a.k.a.: a) F’raji di Singapore b) F’raji il Libico c) Farag d) Fredj born 13 Nov. 1960 in Libya Nationality: Libya Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 2 Aug. 2006 ( amended on 3 Jun. 2009, 1 Sep. 2009, 13 Dec. 2011, 21 Mar. 2017, 24 Nov. 2020, 8 Nov. 2022, 2 Jun. 2023) Other information: Considered a fugitive from justice by the Italian authorities and sentenced in absentia to 6 years imprisonment on 20 Nov. 2008. Member of Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (QDe.011). Son of Mother’s name is Wanisa Abdessalam. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 20 Jul. 2009. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 24 November 2020. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2610 (2021) was concluded on 8 November 2022. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals 

Posted June 16, 2023-Communicated to all branches for dissemination of information.

AMLA Updates 

2022-2023 Thematic Review of the Effectiveness of Customer and Transaction Screening Systems of  Covered Persons in Targeted Financial Sanctions Implementation

The Philippines has been included in the Financial Action Task Force List of Jurisdictions under  Increased Monitoring or the “grey list”, indicating that the country must improve its AML/CTF regime.  

Removal from such list requires accomplishing the country’s action plan within the prescribed timeline. The said action plan includes enhancing the effectiveness of the TFS framework for terrorism financing  (TF) and proliferation financing (PF) of weapons of mass destruction. Thus, the Philippines must,  among others, demonstrate that covered persons understand their TFS obligations and that supervisors undertake risk-based supervision of TFS measures of financial institutions and DNFBPs.

Posted: May 19, 2023 - Communicated to all branches for dissemination of information.

Source: http://www.amlc.gov.ph/images/PDFs/Main/AMLC%20Guidance%20on%20Sanctions%20Screening.pdf

AMLA Updates 

BSP Memorandum No. 2023-013 - Guidance Paper for an Effective Anti-Money Laundering /Countering Terrorism and Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT) Transaction Monitoring System. 

In its Resolution No. 490 dated 13 April 2023, the Monetary Board approved the attached Guidance Paper on transaction monitoring system.

The Guidance Paper presents the key results of the thematic review on transaction monitoring system. It aims to provide sound practices and practical insights

covering transaction monitoring system and other related facets, such as ongoing customer due diligence, alerts/case management, and suspicious transaction

investigation and reporting, across different types of BSFIs.

BSFIs are expected to consider this Guidance Paper in the design and continuing reinforcement of their transaction monitoring and reporting systems as a key

component of their overall AML/CTPF framework.

Posted: May 19, 2023.  Communicated to all branches for dissemination of information.

Source: https://www.bsp.gov.ph/SitePages/Regulations/RegulationDisp.aspx?ItemId=4870 

AMLA Updates

SC/15267

26 APRIL 2023

Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Adds Two Entries to Its Sanctions List

On 26 April 2023, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al‑Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities approved the addition of the entries specified below to its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2610 (2021) and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

A. Individuals

QDi.434 Name: 1: MAULAWI 2: RAJAB 3: na 4: na
Name (original script): na
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 1976 POB: Afghanistan Good quality a.k.a.: Maulawi Rajab Salahudin Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Afghanistan Passport no: na National identification no: na Address:  Paghman District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan Listed on: 26 Apr. 2023 Other information: Senior leader of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - Khorasan (ISIL-K) (QDe.161). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

QDi.435 Name: 1: SULTAN AZIZ 2: AZAM 3: na 4: na
Name (original script): na
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 1985 POB: Afghanistan Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Afghanistan Passport no: na National identification no: na Address:  Afghanistan Listed on: 26 Apr. 2023 Other information: Spokesperson of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - Khorasan (ISIL-K) (QDe.161). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

In accordance with paragraph 58 of resolution 2610 (2021), the Committee has made accessible on its website the narrative summaries of reasons for listing of the above entries at the following URL:  www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/summaries.

The ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List is updated regularly on the basis of relevant information provided by Member States and international and regional organizations.  An updated List is accessible on the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee’s website at the following URL:  www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list. 

The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is also updated following all changes made to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List.  An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL:  www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list.

Information dissemination to all branches: May 3, 2023, 12:39 PM (though email communication) 

Posted: May 03, 2023

AMLA Updates

SC/15224 9 March 2023 Security Council 1518 Sanctions Committee Removes Two Entries from Its Sanctions List 

On 9 March 2023, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003) removed the following entries from its Sanctions List of individuals and entities: 

A. Individuals 

IQi.030 Name: 1: AYAD 2: FUTAYYIH 3: KHALIFA 4: AL-RAWI عياد فتيح خليفة الراوي :(script original )

Name Title: na Designation: na DOB: 1942 POB: Rawah, Iraq Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Iraq Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 27 Jun. 2003 Other information: 

IQi.043 Name: 1: HUMAM 2: ABD-AL-KHALIQ 3: ABD-AL-GHAFUR 4: na همام عبد الخالق عبد الغفور :(script original)

Name Title: na Designation: na DOB: 1945 POB: Ar-Ramadi, Iraq Good quality a.k.a.: a) Humam 'Abd al-Khaliq 'Abd al-Rahman b) Humam 'Abd-al-Khaliq Rashid Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Iraq Passport no: 0018061/104, issued on 12 Sep. 1993 National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 27 Jun. 2003  Other information: 

Press releases concerning changes to the Committee’s Sanctions List may be found in the “Press Releases” section on the Committee’s website at the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1518/press-releases. 

The updated version of the Committee’s Sanctions List, available in HTML, PDF and XML format, may be found at the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1518/materials. 

The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is also updated following all changes made to the Committee’s Sanctions List and is accessible at the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list. 

Information dissemination to all branches: Monday, April 017 2023 (though email communication) 

Posted: April 17, 2023

AMLA Updates

Security Council 1518 Sanctions Committee Removes One Entry from Its Sanctions List 

On 27 March 2023, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003) removed the following entry from its Sanctions List of individuals and entities. 

A. Individuals

 IQi.032 Name: 1: AMIR 2: HAMUDI 3: HASSAN 4: AL-SA'DI 

Name: عامر حمودي حسن السعدي :( original script)

Title: na Designation: na DOB: 5 Apr. 1938 POB: Baghdad, Iraq Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Iraq Passport no: a) NO33301/862, issued on 17 Oct. 1997 (expired on 1 Oct. 2005) b) M0003264580 c) H0100009 (issued on May 2001) National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 27 Jun. 2003 Other information: 

Press releases concerning changes to the Committee’s Sanctions List may be found in the “Press Releases” section on the Committee’s website at the following URL:  https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1518/press-releases 

The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is also updated following all changes made to the Committee’s Sanctions List and

is accessible at the following URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list 

IRAQ

For Information media. 

Information dissemination to all branches: Monday, April 03, 2023 04:59PM (though email communication) 

Posted: April 11, 2023

AMLA Updates: 

CARD Bank, Inc. latest Institutional Risk Assessment (IRA) for 2022.

Posted: March 31, 2023.

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AMLA Updates: 

NOTICE TO ALL BRANCHES/OFFICES:  

Please do not entertain any calls regarding over the phone transactions representing themselves from Head Office or from other units/departments. There were reported incidents of series of calls giving instruction to deposit and fund transfer to other bank or wallet accounts.

Again, please verified the authenticity of the calls you received.

Also, please be reminded that all official transactions or any project has corresponding advice or supporting documents for the amount of transaction.

If there are similar incidents occur, please report immediately to the compliance unit thru Sir Edward Suaverdez.

Thank you very much and be vigilant.

From the Management

Email communication to branches dated March 22, 2023. 

You may download this notice if not yet posted in you branch bulletin board.

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AMLA Updates:

Public Advisory on Scammers

PAALALA SA PUBLIKO 

Ang Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) ay pinapaalalahanan ang publiko na maging maingat at mapanuri. Ang mga scammers o manloloko ay laganap at madalas nagpapanggap bilang tauhan, opisyal o kinatawan ng AMLC.

  Hindi naglalabas ang AMLC ng certificates, clearances, release orders, guarantee letters, o ano mang dokumento upang makapaglabas o makatanggap ang isang tao o kumpanya ng pera, premyo, parcels, o balikbayan boxes sa loob man o sa labas ng Pilipinas. Ang AMLC ay hindi nagpapa-raffle, nagpapa-contest. Ito ay hindi nanghihingi ng impormasyong personal o pinansyal. Ang AMLC ay hindi maniningil ng bayad o hihingi ng donasyon kanino man kapalit ng pinansyal or materyal na benepisyong mangagaling sa gobyerno o pribadong sektor.

  Pinapayuhan ang mga nabiktima na dumulog sa pinakamalapit na himpilan ng Philippine National Police o tanggapan ng National Bureau of Investigation upang humingi ng tulong sa pagtunton o pagdakip ang mga salarin. Maari ring mag report or magreklamo on-line sa website ng mga naturang tanggapan.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 

 The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) reminds the public to be careful and circumspect. Scammers or fraudsters are prevalent and often pretend to be AMLC personnel, officers or representatives.

  The AMLC does not issue certificates, clearances, release orders, guarantee letters, or any similar documents for a person or company to be able to release or receive money, prizes, parcels, or balikbayan boxes whether inside or outside the Philippines. The AMLC also does not offer or conduct raffles or contests. It does not solicit personal and financial information, nor demand payment or donation from anyone in exchange of financial or material benefits from the government or the private sector.

  All victims are advised to go to the nearest Philippine National Police or National Bureau of Investigation station to seek their assistance in tracking down or apprehending the culprits.  They may also file a complaint or report on-line through the website of the aforementioned law enforcement agencies. 

Posted March 6, 2023

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