Ridon: AMLC confidentiality not absolute

Inquirer.net - Oct 3, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) confidentiality is not absolute, House prosecutor Terry Ridon of Bicol Saro party-list said Saturday, arguing that the agency itself discloses financial information to courts when seeking freeze orders. Ridon said this undermines arguments that confidentiality rules prevent AMLC records from being presented before the Senate impeachment court in

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