Duterte trial: Defense, prosecution clash over AMLA confidentiality rule

Oct 1, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The confidentiality provision of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) became a point of contention in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial ahead of the scheduled testimony of Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Ronell Buenaventura. The court tackled the issue after lead defense counsel Atty. Sheila Sison requested that Buenaventura’s appearance be

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