Anti-Money Laundering Council

Also known as AMLC

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) investigates and combats money laundering in the Philippines, recently leading an investigation into the ransom paid for kidnapped businessman Anson Que. The AMLC has also worked with financial institutions to improve anti-money laundering measures, contributing to the country's removal from the EU’s high-risk list for money laundering in June 2025.

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Last updated at July 31, 2025.

Recent stories about AMLC

Philippines removed from EU's high-risk money laundering list

The European Commission has removed the Philippines from its list of jurisdictions with high risk for money laundering and terrorism financing following a review by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) earlier this year.
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AMLC investigates money laundering in Anson Que ransom case

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is investigating alleged money laundering related to the ransom paid for kidnapped businessman Anson Que.
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11 arrested at Mactan for P450M in undeclared cash

Nine foreigners and two Filipinos were arrested at Mactan Cebu International Airport on Friday, May 9, for possessing nearly half a billion pesos in cash.
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Rep Pimentel urges PNP to recover P200M ransom for Que

Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to recover the P200 million ransom paid for kidnapped businessman Anson Que, who was later killed by his captors.
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PNP identifies two suspects in Anson Que's killing, seeks third

On Friday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) identified David Tan Liao and Kelly Tan Lim as alleged masterminds behind businessman Anson Que's killing.
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Palace: No commitment to comply with potential ICC asset freeze order

The Marcos administration has no commitment to comply with any potential asset freeze order issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against detained former President Rodrigo Duterte.
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House tri-committee may cite 11 personalities for contempt over disinfo hearing

The House tri-committee is considering citing 11 social media personalities and vloggers for contempt if they refuse to attend a hearing on disinformation scheduled for Friday, March 21.
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Malacañang allows AMLC to decide on freezing Duterte’s assets if ICC requests it

Malacañang stated on Tuesday that it will allow the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to decide whether to freeze former President Rodrigo Duterte's assets if requested by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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BSP, Comelec team up to curb vote-buying

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) are collaborating to prevent vote-buying through both cash and e-wallet services during the upcoming May 12 elections.
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Philippines removed from FATF grey list due to government reforms

On Saturday, Malacañang announced that the Philippines has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list due to government efforts and reforms in combating money laundering and terrorism financing.
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