A Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) stalwart in the House of Representatives has told the public to be wary of "he said, she said" claims against President Marcos, whose impeachment case was recently dismissed.

Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong issued this appeal after ACT Teachers Party-list. Antonio Tinio claimed he saw “records of communications” allegedly linking President Marcos to kickbacks from supposed anomalous insertions in the national budget.

“Ako, I have always been consistent in saying that we should only talk about verified information. Ang hirap po kasi sabi nung isa, ‘yung isa ang magpapaliwanag. Sabi nung isa, ‘yung isa naman (The difficulty here is that one person says somebody will explain. Then another person says somebody else will)," Adiong said.

The House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms chairman said that when it comes to public discourse on serious constitutional matters, only verified and properly presented information must be considered.

Adiong emphasized that while everyone has the right to raise concerns, allegations of this magnitude must be accompanied by properly submitted and authenticated evidence before the appropriate forum.

He said that recounting what was allegedly seen or relayed by others, without formally presenting the supposed records for scrutiny, risks reducing a constitutional issue into speculation.

“These are serious accusations. Kung may ebidensiya, may tamang proseso para rito (If there's evidence, then there's a proper process for it). Let us allow institutions to function as they should,” said the Young Guns Bloc member.

Adiong underscored that the House Committee on Justice conducted extensive hearings on the two impeachment complaints against President Marcos, where issues were raised, discussed, and deliberated upon in accordance with House rules and constitutional standards.

The justice panel eventually dismissed the impeachment complaints for insufficiency in substance--a move that was overwhelmingly upheld during a plenary vote Wednesday, Feb. 11.

“We had a very extensive hearing regarding the impeachment case against the President. With all due respect to our colleagues in the House of Representatives —- that was your opportunity to substantiate your claims,” Adiong said.

Adiong warned that floating untested allegations in public, instead of presenting them before the proper body, risks eroding trust in institutions and fueling unnecessary instability.

“Allegations must be proven, not merely repeated,” he noted.

While maintaining respect for differing views, Adiong emphasized that accountability must always go hand in hand with fairness.

“Due process is not a technicality. It is a safeguard. It protects everyone — including those making the accusations,” Adiong said.