Defense’s ‘I don’t know’ alibi for VP Duterte makes her ‘dumb,’ lawyer says
Lawyer Lorna Kapunan criticized the defense panel in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, stating that insisting she was unaware of documents bearing her signature would only make her appear 'dumb.' This defense tactic could raise further questions about the VP's competence.
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