Chua: Duterte camp’s ‘K-drama’ defense only plays on public sympathy

Inquirer.net - Nov 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Public prosecutor and Manila Rep. Joel Chua accused Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers of setting up a defense that is more of a Korean drama (K-drama), claiming that they are trying to gain sympathy from the people instead of addressing pressing issues. In a press briefing on Thursday, Chua said the two defense

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Chua: Duterte camp’s ‘K-drama’ defense only plays on public sympathy

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