Custody of self-proclaimed bagman Madriaga sought for VP Sara impeachmentVice President Sara Duterte holds a press conference at the Office of the Vice President in Mandaluyong City on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, days after the House of Representatives moved to impeach her. MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker asked the House Committee on Justice to take custody of detained witness Ramil Madriaga to ensure his safety and availability for the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Madriaga, identified as a material witness in the case, is currently detained at Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan, Taguig. Madriaga allegedly acted as the bagman and organizer for Duterte, according to his affidavit submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman in November 2025. In addition to the custody request, Diokno moved for the issuance of “subpoenae duces tecum” to compel the production of various government records.

Source: Philippine Star March 12, 2026 15:30 UTC