There’s a big case happening in the Senate right now — and it’s about Vice President Sara Duterte. Some people want her out of her job, and that’s called impeachment. It’s a very serious matter. So what did Sara Duterte do? She called for help — a team of lawyers to fight for her!
On Monday, the Senate (that’s where the impeachment court is happening) said that Sara Duterte’s lawyers had officially told them, “We’re here to defend her!” This is like superheroes walking into a courtroom, ready for battle.
These lawyers come from a big and famous law firm called Fortun Narvasa and Salazar. They sent a paper to the Senate at exactly 5:03 PM, saying they are now Sara’s defense team. This kind of paper is called an “appearance,” which just means they are officially part of the case now.
But here’s where things got a little dramatic…
Page 3 of their document showed that they also sent a copy of their paper to the House of Representatives (that’s the group that started the impeachment). But someone there wrote a note that said:
“Tender copy, refuse to receive” — which means they refused to accept the paper! The time written beside it? 3:42 PM.
Whoa! Why did they refuse? What’s going on behind the scenes?
Now, here’s the powerful list of lawyers who will stand by Sara Duterte — it’s a long team, showing she’s ready for a big fight:
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Philip Sigfrid A. Fortun
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Gregorio Y. Narvasa II
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Sheila C. Sison
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Carlo Joaquin T. Narvasa
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Roberto N. Batungbacal
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Justin Nicol B. Gular
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Lindon Miguel C. Bacquel
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David Ronell M. Golla VII
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Maria Selena Golda R. Fortun
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Clarlaine F. Radoc
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Francesca Marie V. Flores
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Miguel Carlos A. Fernandez
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Michael Wesley T. Poa
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Reynold S. Munsayac
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Mark C. Vinluan
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Ralph B. Bodota
With so many lawyers, it’s clear Sara Duterte is not going down without a big fight in court. What will happen next? Will the House accept her team’s papers? Will her lawyers win the case?
Stay tuned. This courtroom drama is just getting started! 🎬⚖️
