No reprimand from impeachment court for Ridon, only stern warning

Inquirer.net - Sep 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court has considered public prosecutor and Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon’s explanation as to why he should not be cited for violation of the sub judice rule over his comments, issuing just a stern warning against him instead. Ridon on Monday, after Day 30 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s

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No reprimand from impeachment court for Ridon, only stern warning

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