Bureau of the Treasury

Efforts to Combat Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering in the Philippines

Learn more about the turnover of P50M ‘terror funds’ linked to terrorism financing to the Bureau of the Treasury as part of the efforts to combat money laundering and prevent the Philippines from being used for illicit activities. The Philippines remains on the FATF global watchlist for potential money laundering activities, and more steps need to be taken to address this issue.

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Sen. Bong Go. Senate Social Media Unit

Senator Bong Go Urges Expedited Release of Health Emergency Allowance for Healthcare Workers During Pandemic

Learn more about Senator Bong Go’s appeal to expedite the release of the health emergency allowance for healthcare workers during the pandemic. Support their sacrifice as modern-day heroes in the fight against COVID-19. Senator Bong Go is urging concerned agencies to prioritize the release of the health emergency allowance (HEA) for healthcare workers (HCWs) amidst the ongoing pandemic. Recognizing their sacrifice as modern-day heroes, Go emphasized the crucial role played by medical frontliners in the nation’s fight against COVID-19. He expressed gratitude for their dedication, some of whom even lost their lives in the line of duty. Go called on the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to expedite the release of the HEA, considering it not just as a rendered service but as a debt owed by the government to its healthcare workers. To ensure transparency, he advised the DOH and DBM to reconcile their records, identifying those who have already received the allowance and addressing any delays in disbursement.

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