Duterte impeachment trial: Who is Rep. Lordan Suan?

Inquirer.net - Oct 7, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — For Cagayan de Oro First District Rep. Lordan Suan, being a fellow Mindanaoan was not a reason to stay out of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. It was precisely why he joined the House prosecution team. “We are not just talking about the people’s money, we are also talking

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