Chua: Let Sara Duterte spokesperson enjoy limelight

Inquirer.net - Sep 26, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Rep. Joel Chua on Saturday brushed aside criticism from Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp over the Senate impeachment court’s decision to adjust the voting threshold for conviction, saying her spokesperson Paolo Panelo should be allowed to “enjoy the limelight.” “He wants to be recognized, so let him. At the end of

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