Detained former military agent Ramil Madriaga, who has described himself as Vice President Sara Duterte’s former “bagman,” has submitted his sworn affidavit to the Office of the Ombudsman for evaluation and possible action.
In a December 15 letter to Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla, Madriaga’s lawyer Raymund Palad said the affidavit contains allegations that may merit “administrative, criminal, and/or other remedial action” against public officials.
The affidavit presents a “relevant narration of facts and circumstances that, upon evaluation by your Honorable Office, may call for administrative, criminal, and/or other remedial action within the Ombudsman’s constitutional and statutory mandate,” Palad wrote.
The law firm said it was “respectfully refer[ring] and endors[ing] the attached Notarized Affidavit… for proper disposition in accordance with your established procedures,” adding that it would comply with requests for further documents or clarification.
Executed and notarized in Taguig City on November 29, 2025, the affidavit alleges that proceeds from illegal drugs and Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) were used to fund Vice President Duterte’s 2022 national campaign. Her allies have strongly denied the accusations, calling them false, fabricated, and politically motivated.
Madriaga identified himself as a long-time operative who allegedly handled logistics, covert cash deliveries, and sensitive field operations involving senior officials. He claimed that in February 2020, he was instructed by a Presidential Security Group member he identified as MSgt. Canlas to retrieve a vehicle from a fast-food restaurant in Quezon City and deliver it to locations in southern Metro Manila.
“This delivery was later verified through a call from President (Rodrigo) Duterte himself,” Madriaga claimed, adding that the former president allegedly confirmed receipt of the vehicle.
The affidavit, however, provides no independent corroboration of the alleged call.