Sara Duterte’s counsel objects to prosecutor’s usage of Waray language

MANILA, Philippines — The prosecutor’s usage of Waray language during Monday’s impeachment trial did not escape the attention of Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense counsel.

During his cross-examination, private prosecutor Amando Virgil Ligutan used the Waray language while addressing witness Jeremy Lotoc, whom the former said hailed from the same region.

Lotoc used to head ...