Duterte Allies Singling Out Prosecutor Lorna Kapunan Due to Effectiveness, Says Rep. Adiong
A Philippine congressman suggests that prosecutor Lorna Kapunan is being targeted by allies of former President Duterte due to her effectiveness in direct examinations during the Vice President's impeachment trial. Representative Adiong stated that the focus on Kapunan stems from her successful witness interrogations.
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