Kapunan says Sara Duterte is true bully, not Sison who’s just doing job
MANILA, Philippines — Counsel for the prosecution Lorna Kapunan has clarified her previous statement about bullies, saying that it is Vice President Sara Duterte who can be considered a bully for her actions, and not her lead lawyer for the impeachment Sheila Sison. In an online interview on Thursday, Kapunan also apologized to Sison — whom
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Awaiting deadline 55% Political Fallout and Apology Accepted
The impeachment legal team, led by Sheila Sison, publicly accepts Lorna Kapunan's apology, framing the incident as a momentary lapse in diplomatic conduct during high-stress proceedings. The Senate President uses this reconciliation to dismiss rumors of disunity within the prosecution team, stabilizing the political narrative against the Duterte camp.
Watch for: Sheila Sison issues a joint statement with Lorna Kapunan endorsing continued cooperation in the impeachment trial · Senate President Vicente Sotto III cites the reconciliation in a press conference to quell dissent rumors
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Awaiting deadline 25% Impeachment Case Halted
The internal conflict exposes fatal flaws in the prosecution's cohesion, prompting key Senate sponsors to withdraw support. Facing a likely loss in committee votes due to the visible rift and political pressure from the Duterte alliance, the House leadership suspends the impeachment proceedings indefinitely.
Watch for: House Speaker Martin Romualdez announces the indefinite suspension of the impeachment case due to 'lack of consensus' · Three prominent impeachment sponsors publicly resign or withdraw their support for the proceedings
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Awaiting deadline 10% Resignation of Lead Counsel
Sheila Sison, unwilling to remain associated with a team that includes a colleague who publicly labeled her client a 'bully' or failed to protect her professional reputation, resigns from the prosecution team. This abrupt departure creates a vacuum in leadership that the defense team exploits to delay proceedings significantly.
Watch for: Lawyer Sheila Sison files a formal letter of resignation from the impeachment prosecution team · The Senate Secretary of the Blue Ribbon Committee announces a schedule delay pending the appointment of new counsel
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Awaiting deadline 0% Scenario 4
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