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Question 8
8. Atty. Diwa is the lawyer of Tala in a criminal case for Estafa before the Regional
Trial Court of Manila. After one of their hearings, Tala gave Atty. Diwa ₱10
million for safekeeping, which Tala admitted in confidence that it was part of the
proceeds of her swindling activities. The husband of Atty. Diwa found out about
this and reported it to the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC). The AMLC
demanded Atty. Diwa to disclose the details of her transaction with Tala, but she
refused. Can Atty. Diwa validly refuse to report her transaction with Tala?
Discuss your answer.
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