Ridon Urges CICC to Probe Fake Quote Cards Targeting Defense Lawyer
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has urged the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) to investigate fake quote cards circulating on social media, falsely attributing statements to defense lawyer Michael Poa and appearing to target Ridon. This action comes amid Ridon's role as a member of the House prosecution panel in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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