Inquirer·Philippines·Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 05:00 AM

Court freezes assets of lawmaker

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Philippine Daily Inquirer

Far Eastern University (FEU) law dean Mel Sta. Maria pushed back against attempts to hold the House Committee on Justice liable under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) and Data Privacy Act, saying the panel is simply carrying out its constitutional mandate in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.

MANILA, Philippines — The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) said it has secured a court order to immobilize the assets of a lawmaker linked to government contracts for projects worth billions of pesos, as authorities step up efforts to trace money tied to illicit activities.

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The AMLC did not identify the lawmaker or provide details on ownership of the frozen assets, consistent with its practice in previous cases. —IAN NICOLAS P. CIGARAL

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