The Philippines has a long and unfortunate history of NGOs under attack. In 2023, it was the most dangerous country for ...

A WITNESS from the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) failed to provide any evidence during the second hearing for 27 individuals associated with a group labe ...

At last count, some 64 NGOs across the Philippines are facing criminal charges including financing terrorism or even murder. “It’s about money,” says Minet. “We’re just pawns in this ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the first conviction under Republic Act 10168 or the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012 after an ...

BACOLOD CITY—Three members of a nongovernment organization (NGO) based in ... Inc.—were charged with violation of Republic Act No. 10168, also known as the Terrorism Financing Prevention ...

Despite the Philippines’ removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, civil society organizations in Cebu assert that state-led repression of non-government organizations (NGOs) and ...

BAGUIO, Philippines ... NPA rebels to file charges against individuals. “This absurd accusation is an example of the dangerous trend where laws meant to prevent terrorism financing are ...