Ridon says trial remarks meant to explain, not influence impeach court

Ridon says trial remarks meant to explain, not influence impeach court

MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said his recent statements on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte were intended only to explain the proceedings to the public. Ridon issued the clarification as he filed his reply to the show-cause order issued against him by the impeachment court over a possible violation of sub judice rule. He filed the response by email on Thursday afternoon, with a copy shared with reporters early Friday. “Rep. Ridon never intended