VP Sara Duterte is the 'real bully,' lawyer claims, apologizes
Prosecution panel lawyer Lorna Kapunan apologized for calling defense counsel Sheila Sison a "bully," clarifying that the Vice President is the "real bully." Kapunan stated the VP is criticizing various parties, including calling the impeachment trial "political theater."
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