The ATC designated the CPP-NPA as a terrorist group in December 2020. In a separate resolution, it also designated the Islamic State East Asia, Maute Group, Daulah Islamiyah "and other associated groups". They also said that designation does not authorize arrests, which proscription — done through a petition to a court — does. READ: Esperon says Anti-Terrorism Council designated terrorists out in May 14 dailiesCiting "verified and validated information", the ATC said in its Resolution No. Groups accused of being "communist fronts" have also had their accounts frozen even without designation, however.

Source: Philippine Star May 13, 2021 02:29 UTC