Published by Anti-Money Laundering Council(AMLCS) on July 19, 2022.
Requested from AMLC by A. None at 01:59 PM on
July 19, 2022.
Purpose: To open a Bank account
Date of Coverage: 07/19/2022 - 07/19/2022
Tracking no: #AMLCS-324444830884
E.AGUEDAN
July 19, 2022, 1:59 p.m.
I would like to request for Certificate of Registration of AMLC - Anti Money Laundering Council for opening a bank account.
F.OFFICER
July 19, 2022, 2:41 p.m.
July 19, 2022
Dear Emmeline Aguedan,
We refer to your letter of Jul 19, 2022 01:59:37 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Certificate of Registration.
In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. In particular, please answer the following questions:
1. What is the purpose for the AMLC Certificate of Registration (e.g. for opening of account, transacting funds, etc.)?
2. What entity is requesting? What is the type of business you are transacting for? Give a short description/classification.
3. Are you the owner of this business? If no, what is your position/designation in the business, if applicable.
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://2018midyear08242018-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEkFNTENTLTMyNDQ0NDgzMDg4NAw, for request with ticket number #AMLCS-324444830884, to respond.
During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Oct 11, 2022 06:39:14 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
E.AGUEDAN
July 20, 2022, 9:18 a.m.
1. What is the purpose for the AMLC Certificate of Registration - For opening of Bank Account
2. What entity is requesting? What is the type of business you are transacting for? Give a short description/classification. - Type of Business is Ecommerce business solution providing content Creation and Micro-Warehousing facilities
3. Are you the owner of this business? If no, what is your position/designation in the business, if applicable. - Head of Operations
F.OFFICER
July 20, 2022, 2:46 p.m.
July 20, 2022
Dear Emmeline Aguedan,
We refer to your letter of Jul 19, 2022 01:59:37 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Certificate of Registration.
In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. In particular:
1. Is the business engaged in real estate/jewelry/accounting/money service business/pawnshop services?
2. If not, is there any mention of the above-mentioned services in its Articles of Incorporation or is it an entity registered with DTI?
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEkFNTENTLTMyNDQ0NDgzMDg4NAw, for request with ticket number #AMLCS-324444830884, to respond.
During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Oct 12, 2022 06:45:02 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
E.AGUEDAN
July 21, 2022, 12:26 p.m.
1. Is the business engaged in real estate/jewelry/accounting/money service business/pawnshop services? - Yes, Primary business is to Operate, manage and engage in the business of leasing and subleasing properties;
Attachments:
F.OFFICER
July 21, 2022, 2:45 p.m.
July 21, 2022
Dear Emmeline Aguedan,
May we request you to upload the copy of the primary and secondary of your business AOI.
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEkFNTENTLTMyNDQ0NDgzMDg4NAw, for request with ticket number #AMLCS-324444830884, to respond.
During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Oct 13, 2022 06:44:47 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
E.AGUEDAN
July 21, 2022, 5:08 p.m.
Attaching AOI Primary and Secondary for reference.
Attachments:
E.AGUEDAN
July 26, 2022, 3:27 p.m.
Hi, any feedback? Sent the attachments already. Thank you
F.OFFICER
Aug. 8, 2022, 2:19 p.m.
August 8, 2022
Dear Emmeline,
Thank you for your request dated Jul 19, 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Certificate of Registration.
We received your request on Jul 19, 2022 and will respond on or before Aug 09, 2022 01:59:37 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEkFNTENTLTMyNDQ0NDgzMDg4NAw, for request with ticket number #AMLCS-324444830884.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
A.DECISION MAKER
Aug. 8, 2022, 2:20 p.m.
August 8, 2022
Dear Ms. Aguedan,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Jul 19, 2022 01:59:37 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
The Provisional Certificate of Registration (PCOR) with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is being required by the bank as part of its customer due diligence because real estate developers, such as We Empower eCommerce Solutions Inc., are covered persons under Republic Act No. 9160, otherwise known as the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001, as amended (AMLA).
The AMLC PCOR may be obtained by registering at the AMLC Portal at https://portal.amlc.gov.ph/amlc/ and uploading the following documents pursuant to Part 2 (Online Registration) of the 2021 AMLC Registration and Reporting Guidelines (ARRG) and Section 49 of the 2021 Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing Guidelines for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBP Guidelines):
a. (a) Most recent Articles of Incorporation and General Information Sheet from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC;
b. (b) Notarized Deeds of Undertaking of the entity, signed by the proprietor/partners/president/directors; and
c. (c) Notarized Certificate of Designation as Compliance Officer.
After registration, you will be provided a PCOR, which you can use to present to the bank for the opening of an account, in compliance with the latter’s customer due diligence measures prescribed under the 2018 Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the AMLA.
However, it should be noted that the PCOR shall only be valid for a period of six (6) months, and a Certificate of Registration will be issued upon the submission of the following requirements under Section 50 of the DNFBP Guidelines:
(a) Copy of business registration or permit from the city or municipality currently having jurisdiction over the place of establishment and operation of the office;
(b) List of operating office locations;
(c)Proof of attendance of the proprietor/partners/president/directors in an AML seminar; and
(d)Most recent clearance from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), or its equivalent in a foreign jurisdiction, of all directors and principal officers.
The step-by-step registration procedure is laid down under Part 2 (Online Registration) of the 2021 AMLC Registration and Reporting Guidelines (ARRG).
Should you require assistance at any stage of the registration process, or for any registration-related inquiry, you may contact the Registration Staff, Data Collection and Management Unit, Compliance and Supervision Group of the AMLC, through Telephone Nos. (632)87087067 and (632)53103244, or Cellphone Nos. (63)9157780720and (63)9687727045.
We hope we have been of assistance
Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
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