Confidential Funds
House Justice Committee finds Sara Duterte impeachment complaints sufficient in substance
من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
The House Committee on Justice ruled on March 4, 2026, that the two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte—filed in early February and transmitted to the Speaker's office—are sufficient in substance, voting 54-1 to advance proceedings. Duterte has 10 days to respond. Separately, she filed a perjury complaint against former intelligence officer Ramil Madriaga, whose affidavit supported the complaints.
The House public accounts panel and Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon have raised concerns over a potential conflict of interest, as two members of Vice President Sara Duterte's legal team in the ongoing impeachment proceedings could serve as witnesses in the handling of confidential funds. Ridon stated that including Michael Poa and Reynold Munsayac on the defense panel raises serious questions due to their direct involvement in issues surrounding the confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education.
من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي
The possible testimony of alleged former bagman Ramil Madriaga could prove crucial in the two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, a lawmaker said. Rep. Terry Ridon hopes it will clarify the identities behind bogus names linked to confidential funds. Madriaga is ready to testify before Congress or other bodies.