Lawrence Agcaoili – The Philippine Star January 29, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Banks are strongly supporting the call of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for the imposition of harsher penalties against counterfeiters and coin hoarders as part of efforts to strengthen currency operations and maintain the integrity of banknotes and coins. In a statement, the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) said the group is strengthening its partnership with the central bank to eradicate sources of counterfeit banknotes. “The making and importing of counterfeit money is a criminal act…