HALISTER1: Duterte Says BSP, AMLC ‘In Hot Water’ If He Becomes President

Duterte Says BSP, AMLC ‘In Hot Water’ If He Becomes President

(Bloomberg) -- “Get ready; you’re in hot water,” if I win, Philippine presidential front-runner Rodrigo Duterte warned Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and Anti-Money Laundering Council during briefing at Philippine Star office in Manila.
  • If 2.4b pesos that Senator Antonio Trillanes said passed through Duterte’s bank accounts were indeed dirty money, then why have authorities not investigated him, Davao City mayor asked at briefing seen in video streaming
  • NOTE: Central bank on May 2 said it’s not source of documents, information on bank accounts and is not engaged in partisan politics Link
  • NOTE: BSP Deputy Governor Vicente Aquino didn’t reply to mobile-phone message seeking comment on Duterte’s remarks Wednesday
  • NOTE: Duterte said May 3 he will demand explanation from BSP and AMLC why Trillanes had access to his bank accounts Link
  • NOTE: Philippine Front-runner Had $51 Million in Banks, Senator Says Link
--With assistance from Norman P. Aquino.
Alert: HALISTER1
Source: BFW (Bloomberg First Word)

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BSNZ PM (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas)

People
Antonio Trillanes (Republic of the Philippines)
Rodrigo Duterte (City Of Davao)
Vicente Aquino (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas)

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Government Appointments, Political Changes

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