FERRER. Counsel for the respondent Kristine Ferrer cross examines state auditor Xylene Del Campo during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on August 12, 2026.

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'I’m sure there was no intention to disrespect anyone, be it opposing counsel, the witness, and of course the honorable court,' defense spokesperson Michael Poa tells reporters

Apart from defending Vice President Sara Duterte, Kristine Ferrer had another tough job: Going head-to-head with titan Lorna Kapunan.

Ferrer was the assigned defense lawyer to cross-examine Commission on Audit’s (COA) Xylene del Campo on Wednesday, August 12.