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MANILA - A formal House probe may be necessary to verify the allegations of Ramil Madriaga against Vice President Sara Duterte, Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon said on Saturday.  This, if groups seeking to file a new impeachment complaint Duterte seek to include Madriiaga&#x27;s affidavit among the grounds for the case.Ridon, House Committee on Public Accounts chairman, stressed that while the Madriaga issue is not yet formally part of any impeachment complaint, Congress cannot simply ignore his sworn allegations, especially if they are invoked in proceedings that could have constitutional consequences.“If they want it as one of the grounds,” Ridon said, referring to potential impeachment filers, “Congress will ultimately have to require corroborative evidence.”Reports earlier said that civil society members and complainants in the four consolidated impeachment complaints against Duterte are keen on having the refiled and augmented by new evidence, including the expose of Madriaga. Ridon said that impeachment proceedings are currently in a holding pattern as Congress awaits the Supreme Court’s resolution of a motion for reconsideration (MR) filed by the 20th Congress on the high court’s ruling on the first impeachment complaint against Duterte.“It is very important for the Supreme Court to resolve this MR because this will provide the next steps for Congress in the event that an impeachment complaint is filed by the 6th of February, 2026,” Ridon said. He added that the House expects the high court to act within the next three to four weeks, now that the bar examinations have concluded and the Court’s calendar has eased.Against this backdrop, Ridon said questions surrounding Madriaga’s allegations have resurfaced, particularly amid discussions on whether his affidavit could be raised as a third impeachment ground, alongside confidential funds and alleged threats against the President, the First Lady, and the former House Speaker.“Mr. Madriaga’s allegations are grave,” Ridon said. “Even without it being part of a ground for impeachment, I guess the Congress can look at it.”Ridon said Congress would need corroborative proof, whether through additional witnesses or documentary evidence, to establish any direct connection between Madriaga and Vice President Duterte.Asked whether he believed the affidavit could be true, Ridon was cautious.&quot;We have to look at the entirety of the evidence at this point,” he said. “We’re not denying that it’s not true. But I think many of the House members would want to see a little bit more details.”Ridon also confirmed reports that Madriaga may submit a second affidavit.“I know there’s one affidavit, but I heard from the lawyer that I think there will be a clarificatory affidavit. So let’s wait for that,” he said.<div> </div>

A formal House probe may be necessary to verify the allegations of Ramil Madriaga against Vice President Sara Duterte, Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon said on Saturday.

A formal House probe may be necessary to verify the allegations of Ramil Madriaga against Vice President Sara Duterte, Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon said on Saturday.

Ridon: Madriaga's claims vs Sara Duterte must be vetted

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Ridon: Madriaga's claims vs Sara Duterte must be vetted

Dennis Gasgonia,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 10, 2026 04:45 PM PHT

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