WATCH: Defense called out over 'unprofessional remarks'

MANILA, Philippines – Senator and impeachment court presiding officer Francis Escudero, on Tuesday reminded both the prosecution and defense that the court would not tolerate side remarks during the examination of witnesses.

Escudero issued the reminder on the fifth day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte after prosecution lawyer Amando Virgil Ligutan objected to what he described as “unprofessional remarks” made by defense counsel Mark Vinluan during the cross examination of witness, lawyer Jeremy Lotoc./dp

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