BSP Circular Letters BSP Circular Letter No. CL-2021-041BSP Circular Letter No. CL-2021-041 2021-05-20T00:00:00.000+08:00

Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Resolutions No. TF-39 and TF-40, Series of 2021

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR 041 CIRCULAR LETTER. CL-2021-____ To : All BSP-Supervised Financial Institutions (BSFIs) Subject : Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Resolutions No. TF-39 and TF-40, Series of 2021 Pursuant to their designation as terrorists by the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) in ATC Resolutions No. 161 and 172, both Series of 2021, and consistent with the Philippines’ international obligations to comply with binding terrorism-related resolutions, including the United Nations (UN) Security Council (UNSC) Resolution No. 1373, pursuant to Article 41 of the UN Charter, the AMLC issued Sanctions Freeze Order (SFO) to take effect immediately against certain identified individuals affiliated with local terrorist groups under AMLC Resolution No. TF-39, and subjects of designation of the Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People's Army (CPP/NPA), under AMLC Resolution No. TF-40. (copies attached) Specifically, the AMLC Resolutions No. TF-39 and TF-40 direct, among others, all covered persons to: 1. Freeze without delay the following property or funds, including related accounts: (a) property or funds that are owned or controlled by the subjects 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; and (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; and 1 Designation of individuals affiliated with the local terrorist groups 2 Designation of Central Committee Members of the Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People's Army also known as Bagong Hukbong Bayan (CPP/NPA)

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Republic of the Philippines ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING COUNCIL NOTICE OF AMLC RESOLUTION NO. TF- 39, SERIES OF 2021 The public, covered institutions as defined under the under the Terrorism Financing and Prevention Act of 2012 (TFPSA), and all relevant government agencies, including the Land Transportation Office, Land Registration Authority, Registry of Deeds, Maritime Industry Authority, and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines are hereby informed that the Anti-Money Laundering Council, consistent with the Philippines’ international obligations to comply with binding terrorism-related resolutions, including UNSC Resolution No. 1373 pursuant to Article 41 of the UN Charter, issued Resolution No. TF-39, Series of 2021, directing the issuance of Sanctions Freeze Order to take effect immediately against (1) Esmael Abdulmalik a.k.a. Cmdr Turaifie/Abu Turaifie/Abu Toraype of the Jama’atu al-Muhajirin wal Ansar fil Filibin and affiliated with Daulah/Dawlah Islamiyah (DI); (2) Raden Abu of the ASG and affiliated with the DI; (3) Esmael Abubakar a.k.a. Cmdr Bungos/Bungos of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF)-Bungso faction; (4) Muhiddin Animbang a.k.a. Kagui Karialan/Karialan affiliated with the BIFF; (5) Salahuddin Hassan a.k.a. Orak/Salah/Tulea/Abu Salman affiliated with the DI; (6) Radzmil Jannatul a.k.a. Khubayb/Kubayb/Kubaib/Kubaeb/Baeb of the ASG and affiliated with the DI; (7) Majan Sahidjuan a.k.a. Apo Mike/Apoh Mike of the ASG and affiliated with the DI; (8) Faharudin Benito Hadji Satar a.k.a. Jer Mimbantas/Abu Zacaria/Zacharia/Abu Bakar/Omar of the Maute Group and affiliated with the DI; (9) Mudsrimar Sawadjaan a.k.a. Mundi Sawadjaan/Puruh Sawadjaan/Puroh of the ASG and affiliated with the DI; and (10) Almujer Yadah a.k.a. Mujer/Mujir of the ASG and affiliated with the DI, pursuant to their designation as terrorists by the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) in its Resolution No. 16 (2021) dated 24 February 2021, and the freezing without delay of the following property or funds, including related accounts: 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 Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) a written return, pursuant to, and containing details required under, Rule 16.c of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Terrorism Financing and Prevention Act of 2012. File/Ref. No. AMLCS-FCIG-19-070 Room 507, 5/F, EDPC Building, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Malate, Manila, Philippines Tel.No.: (+632) 708-70-66; Fax No.: (+632) 708-79-09 • www.amlc.gov.ph• [email protected]

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. 16 (2021), 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 Republic Act No. 10168, otherwise known as the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act. All covered persons are mandated to submit as Suspicious Transaction Report all previous transactions of the designated persons within five (5) from effectivity of this Order. All persons, organizations, associations or groups of persons whose property or funds are frozen, including related accounts are hereby informed that they may avail of the remedies under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 (ATA) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations and under the TFPSA and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. A copy of the AMLC Resolution No. TF-39, Series of 2021 and ATC Resolution No. 16 (2021) may be viewed and downloaded from the AMLC website: www.amlc.gov.ph. For information and compliance. ORIGINAL SIGNED MEL GEORGIE B. RACELA Executive Director AMLC Secretariat

Republic of the Philippines ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING COUNCIL NOTICE OF AMLC RESOLUTION NO. TF- 40, SERIES OF 2021 The public, covered institutions as defined under the under the Terrorism Financing and Prevention Act of 2012 (TFPSA), and all relevant government agencies, including the Land Transportation Office, Land Registration Authority, Registry of Deeds, Maritime Industry Authority, and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines are hereby informed that the Anti-Money Laundering Council, consistent with the Philippines’ international obligations to comply with binding terrorism-related resolutions, including UNSC Resolution No. 1373 pursuant to Article 41 of the UN Charter, issued Resolution No. TF-40, Series of 2021, directing the issuance of Sanctions Freeze Order to take effect immediately against (1) Jose Maria Canlas Sison a.k.a. Joma/Armando Liwanag/Amado Guerrero/Lodi/Pete/Al of the CPP; (2) Vicente Portades Ladlad a.k.a. Vic/Terry/Edgar/Ed/Gilbert/Fidel/ Isagani/Emilio/Vlady/Dong/Nonong/Dino/Ramon/Billy/ Bern of the CPP; (3) Rafael De Guzman Baylosis a.k.a. Raul/Rap/Raffy/Lando of the CPP; (4) Jorge Madlos a.k.a. Ka Oris/Mal Fuerza/JS/Jose/Oloy/Caloy/Ando/ Tatay/Cdr Karyo/Raul Castro/Kasky of the CPP; (5) Julieta De Lima Sison a.k.a. Juliet/Julia/Julie/Socorro/Rojo/Mayette/ Leah/Maria C De Guzman/Cdr Lita/Jules/Manet/Marie/Sendang/ Yelena/Ylna of the CPP; (6) Rey Claro Cera Casambre a.k.a. Bong of the CPP; (7) Abdias Gaudiana a.k.a. Abadias Guadiana/July/Badul/Abdul/ Mario/Omar/Ramon/Dome of the CPP; (8) Alan Valera Jazmines a.k.a. Alfonso Jazmines, Jr./Tomas/Arthur/Tex/ Dex/Ogie/Andy Perez/Juan Tivaldo/Teroy/ Archie of the CPP; (9) Benito Enriquez Tiamzon a.k.a. Celo/Iyo/Lot/Crising Banaag/Jing of the CPP; (10) Wilma Austria-Tiamzon a.k.a. Ka Wing/Didith/Jana/Pinay/Sering/ Ria/Azon/Isabel/Suarez/Edith/Jana of the CPP; (11) Adelberto Albayalde Silva a.k.a. Oca/Rigor/Perry/Percival Rojo of the CPP; (12) Ma. Concepcion Araneta-Bocala a.k.a. Kata/Concha/Clara/Remi Estrella/Etang/Ling/Diwa/Martha of the CPP; (13) Dionesio Micabalo a.k.a. Dionisio Micabalo/Muling/Moling/ Cardo/Kardo/Carpo/ Bawang/Abu/Jeff of the CPP; (14) Myrna Sularte a.k.a. Myrna Solarte/Iyay/Imang/Emang/ Bingbing/Maria Malaya/Josie of the CPP; (15) Tirso Lagora Alcantara a.k.a. Bart Sot/Flavio/Panginoon/Dave/ Shane Sangria of the CPP; (16) Pedro Heyrona Codaste a.k.a. Gonyong/Koyoy/Inggo/Senyong/ Beryong/Resurrecion Osorio of the CPP; (17) Tomas Dominado a.k.a. Pendong/Asyong/Greg/Tom/Noynoy of the CPP; (18) Ma. Loida Tuzo Magpatoc a.k.a. Eva/Ka Norsen/Bebyang/Byang/ Elay/Madam/Gwen/Adelaida Burias Tozo of the CPP; and (19) Menandro Villanueva a.k.a. Nelson/Boss/Dennis/Titing/Bok/Ka Luis/Book/Willy/Jude of the CPP, pursuant to their designation as terrorist by the Anti- Terrorism Council (ATC) in its Resolution No. 17 (2021) dated 21 April 2021, and the freezing without delay of the following property or funds, including related accounts: 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; File/Ref. No. AMLCS-FCIG-19-070 Room 507, 5/F, EDPC Building, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Malate, Manila, Philippines Tel.No.: (+632) 708-70-66; Fax No.: (+632) 708-79-09 •www.amlc.gov.ph•[email protected]

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 Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) a written return, pursuant to, and containing details required under, Rule 16.c of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Terrorism Financing and Prevention Act of 2012. 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. 17 (2021), 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 Republic Act No. 10168, otherwise known as the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act. All covered persons are mandated to submit as Suspicious Transaction Report all previous transactions of the designated persons within five (5) from effectivity of this Order. All persons, organizations, associations or groups of persons whose property or funds are frozen, including related accounts are hereby informed that they may avail of the remedies under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 (ATA) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations and under the TFPSA and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. A copy of the AMLC Resolution No. TF-40, Series of 2021 and ATC Resolution No. 17 (2021) may be viewed and downloaded from the AMLC website: www.amlc.gov.ph. For information and compliance. ORIGINAL SIGNED MEL GEORGIE B. RACELA Executive Director AMLC Secretariat

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