Kapunan: Impeachment trial performance not masterclass, but preparation

MANILA, Philippines — While many may consider her performance in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to be a masterclass on how litigation should be done, counsel for the prosecution Lorna Kapunan attributed it to preparation and being aware of the climate inside the courtroom. In a press briefing on Wednesday afternoon, after Day 13 of the trial, Kapunan said her role in the proceedings was a result of her preparation and being aware of the climate inside the courtroom. Kapunan’s remarks shed light on the significance of judicial proceedings in the country’s political landscape and the role of legal counsel involved in such high-stakes cases. It underscores the importance of preparation and strategy for legal professionals operating in the Philippine judicial system.