Ramil Madriaga, the alleged former bagman of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, testified at her impeachment hearing on Monday, disputing an earlier finding that her office had spent P125 million (roughly $2.2 million) in confidential funds over 11 days in December 2022 — claiming instead that he disposed of the money in less than 24 hours. The testimony came as Duterte faces an impeachment trial in the Philippine Senate, where the handling of confidential government funds has become a central issue. The case is being closely watched as it could result in the removal of the sitting vice president and significantly reshape the country's political landscape ahead of the 2025 midterm elections.