In a statement, the Aktionsbündnis Menschenrechte – Philippinen (AMP) condemns the high number of fabricated charges filed against NGOs, development workers, and human rights defenders by the Philippine government for allegedly violating the domestic “Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012” (Republic Act No. 10168). These allegations are unfounded and aimed at intimidating the defendants, damaging their reputation, and hindering their work with marginalized communities.
In 2024, the AMP has observed a substantial number of charges of alleged terrorism financing filed against NGOs and their members. Among those targeted with arbitrary accusations were the Community Empowerment Resource Network (CERNET), Katinnulong Daguiti Umili iti Amianan-Peoples Partner in Northern Luzon (KADUAMI), Paghidaet sa Kauswagan Development (PDG), and the Leyte Center for Development (LCDE). Notably, on March 14, 2025, a regional court dismissed the fabricated charges against individuals affiliated with PDG, declaring the charges baseless. This decision was reaffirmed on April 22, 2025, in response to the prosecutor’s motion for reconsideration.
Download (PDF): AMP-Statement: On fabricated charges against NGOs in the Philippines
