Private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan lashed out at Vice President Sara Duterte, accusing her of employing “diversionary tactics” to evade accountability in the ongoing impeachment proceedings.
Kapunan criticized Duterte’s press conferences, saying they were designed to distract the public from the hearings. She cited the VP’s previous media appearances, including her discussion of the alleged ₱2‑billion in “two suitcases” case, which Kapunan dismissed as “absolutely not enlightening.”
“If she is able to have a press conference, I don’t see why she should not respect the impeachment court and be here,” Kapunan said, stressing that the proper forum is the Senate impeachment court, not the media.
Kapunan argued that Duterte’s absence signals guilt rather than innocence:
“If you are innocent, appearing is consistent with innocence. Not appearing is more consistent with guilt. Flight is an indication of guilt.”
She ended her statement with a sharp warning to the Vice President:
“Madame Vice President, have a nice day because your end is nearing.” # (ZIA LUNA)
