Sara Duterte lawyer apologizes to senator-judges over ‘intimidating’ remarks

Inquirer.net - Oct 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Mark Vinluan, counsel for Vice President Sara Duterte, apologized to the senator-judges Tuesday for remarks that appeared to intimidate the witness or members of the media during his cross-examination of an Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) official. Vinluan had cited penalties under the Anti-Money Laundering Act while questioning AMLC Secretariat Executive Director

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