Sara Duterte Files Second Perjury Complaint Against Ramil Madriaga

On Monday, Vice President Sara Duterte submitted a second perjury complaint against Ramil Madriaga to the Taguig City Prosecutor’s Office. Duterte’s legal representative, Atty. Paolo Panelo, accompanied her during the filing. According to Panelo, the action was necessary to hold Madriaga accountable and to counter what they described as malicious and baseless allegations related to impeachment efforts against Duterte.

The complaint specifically challenges information contained in Madriaga's supplemental affidavit submitted on April 11. Duterte asserts that Madriaga's statements were false and hints at a larger effort to undermine her position as Vice President.

Details concerning Madriaga's defense or response to the complaint have not been disclosed. The current prosecution has yet to address the supposed connections between Madriaga and other witnesses, including Gina Acosta, who was recently called to testify.

This filing marks an ongoing legal battle between Duterte and Madriaga, who has previously been identified as her former aide. As the impeachment proceedings continue, developments around these complaints are expected to unfold in the courts.