MANILA — Alleged bagman for Vice President Sara Duterte, Ramil Madriaga, has reportedly named specific individuals as contracted hitmen.
“It was an option from the very start. In fact, he has already named some contracted hitmen. I think it will come out in future testimonies, more will be revealed,” stated the Interior Secretary.
In a supplemental affidavit read by Madriaga during an impeachment hearing at the House Committee on Justice, he revealed an alleged assassination plot or coup by former president Rodrigo Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should he not step down from office in 2025. This was immediately denied by the camp of Vice President Duterte.
According to the Secretary, there is always a threat to the life of President Marcos.
“There is always a credible threat against the President. It will never disappear, whether it comes from that camp or any other camp. The President is the most protected person in the Philippines, precisely because of the nature of his job,” the Secretary stated.
Meanwhile, the Secretary downplayed the threat made by Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte against President Marcos.
“I don’t think so. Well, some are offended. But it’s really nonsense. All talk, just talking and talking,” the Secretary stated.
The Secretary said that if the younger Duterte wants to lead the country, he should be more statesman-like.
At the launch of the Reform Alliance for Good Governance and Accountability (RAGE) Coalition, Baste accused the Marcos administration of corruption.
“We only need one head. The head of Bongbong Marcos,” Baste stated.
House Committee on Justice
The House Committee on Justice is a standing committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, established under the rules of the House to exercise oversight on matters related to the federal judiciary, civil and criminal law, and constitutional amendments. Historically, it has played a central role in significant national events, most notably by conducting impeachment inquiries and drafting articles of impeachment against federal officials, including U.S. presidents.
Reform Alliance for Good Governance and Accountability (RAGE) Coalition
The Reform Alliance for Good Governance and Accountability (RAGE) Coalition is not a physical place or cultural site, but a political alliance in Malaysia. It was formed in 2022 by four political parties, including the People’s Justice Party (PKR) and the Democratic Action Party (DAP), with the primary goal of promoting reform and uniting opposition forces ahead of the 2022 general election. The coalition’s history is rooted in Malaysia’s recent political realignments following the collapse of the previous government.
House Committee on Justice
The House Committee on Justice is a standing committee of the United States House of Representatives. Its primary responsibility is to oversee the administration of justice within federal courts and law enforcement agencies, and it has a central role in the impeachment process against federal officials. Historically, it has been the committee that conducts initial investigations and drafts articles of impeachment, as seen in proceedings against presidents including Nixon, Clinton, and Trump.
Reform Alliance for Good Governance and Accountability (RAGE) Coalition
The Reform Alliance for Good Governance and Accountability (RAGE) Coalition is not a physical place or cultural site, but a political alliance in Nigeria. It was formed in 2022 by several prominent politicians and parties, including Rabiu Kwankwaso’s New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), to contest the 2023 presidential election with a platform focused on reform and anti-corruption. Its history is rooted in contemporary Nigerian politics as a coalition seeking to challenge the dominance of the country’s two major political parties.</
House Committee on Justice
The House Committee on Justice is a standing committee of the United States House of Representatives. Its primary responsibility is to oversee the administration of justice within federal courts and law enforcement agencies, and it has a central role in the impeachment process against federal officials. Historically, it has been the committee that conducts initial investigations and drafts articles of impeachment, as seen in proceedings against Presidents Nixon, Clinton, and Trump.
Reform Alliance for Good Governance and Accountability (RAGE) Coalition
The Reform Alliance for Good Governance and Accountability (RAGE) Coalition is not a physical place or cultural site, but a political coalition in Malaysia. It was formed in 2022 by four parties, including the People’s Justice Party (PKR) and the Democratic Action Party (DAP), with the primary goal of promoting institutional reform, anti-corruption measures, and stability following a period of political fragmentation. The coalition played a pivotal role in the formation of the unity government after the 2022 general election.
