Rep. Terry Ridon, representing the Bicol Saro Party-list, has publicly challenged 18 former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co to testify under oath regarding allegations of cash deliveries to lawmakers. This challenge follows their appearance at a Senate hearing on June 4, where they implicated several lawmakers in the alleged cash transactions. Ridon stated that the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing scheduled for June 8, chaired by Senator Erwin Tulfo, will serve as a formal platform to assess the credibility of these claims. He insisted that the witnesses should repeat their allegations under oath, as this would allow for thorough questioning and public scrutiny. Ridon warned that if the former bodyguards fail to appear, it would cast serious doubt on the truthfulness of their previous statements, suggesting that their claims could be mere fabrications. The upcoming hearing aims to clarify the situation and determine the veracity of the allegations made.