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Senators surprised as Malacañang sets conditions for certifying AMLA amendments urgent By DONA MAGSINO, GMA News
Published December 16, 2020 7:23pm Some Senate leaders were surprised by a first in the way Malacañang has certified a bill as urgent with specific conditions. Senate Bill No. 1945 or a measure seeking to amend the Anti-Money Laundering Act was being tackled on the floor when Senator Panfilo Lacson pointed out that the certification comes with conditionalities. This is the first time I have seen a certification with conditions and possible amendments. It s the first time. I ve been a legislator since 1998, Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri said.