Duterte's Lead Counsel Defends Colleague After Viral Trial Clash
Lead counsel for Vice President Sara Duterte defended a colleague on Wednesday after a heated court exchange during Duterte's impeachment trial went viral on social media. The incident occurred during the 15th day of the trial.
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