Ridon challenges VP Sara to face impeachment trial

House prosecutor and Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon on Saturday challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to personally appear before her impeachment trial resumes Monday.

“This is a challenge to the Vice President, magpakita ho kayo sa Lunes,” Ridon said.

“Walang dahilan na hindi po magpakita,” he added.

Ridon also criticized the defense strategy of Duterte's camp and expressed concern over statements by a high-ranking government official questioning the integrity of Philippine courts.

The House prosecution panel has concluded its presentation of evidence on Article IV, involving alleged grave threats, and Article I, covering the alleged misuse of confidential funds.

Prosecutors are set to begin presenting evidence on Article II, which covers allegations involving Duterte's undisclosed wealth, discrepancies in her 2022-2024 Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth, and her alleged failure to divest from business interests.

The prosecution is expected to present retired Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang, Ombudsman Records Division officer-in-charge Atty. Karen Batu and Securities and Exchange Commission Company Registration and Monitoring Department Director Atty. Gerardo del Rosario as witnesses.