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NBI Director Defends 'Bratinella' Remarks on VP Sara Amidst Cross-Examination
Philippines' NBI Director faced cross-examination regarding his past opinion pieces calling the Vice President "Bratinella" (spoiled child). He defended the remarks as personal opinion, asserting NBI investigations are based on law and evidence.
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