Philippine Court Dismisses Terror Financing Charges Against NGO; Bank Accounts Remain Frozen

A Philippine court dismissed terrorism financing charges against NGO CERNET, but authorities continue weaponizing anti-money laundering laws against civil society despite being removed from FATF grey list.

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Philippine Court Dismisses Terror Financing Charges Against NGO; Bank Accounts Remain Frozen

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