Duterte trial: Luistro protests ‘persecution’ remark by defense counsel

Inquirer.net - Oct 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Lead prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro on Tuesday objected to the defense’s repeated use of the word “persecution” during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying it was unfair to those helping the prosecution team. Defense lead impeachment counsel Sheila Sison first mentioned “persecution” while discussing the new trial

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