House prosecutors dismiss Sara Duterte defense evidence as 'watusi,' not 'kwitis'

GMA Network - Nov 13, 2026

The House prosecution team on Friday said that the counter evidence presented by the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial is not explosive and is only as good as a watusi or a small, friction-ignited firecracker that hardly makes noise.

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