Janette Garin: Making fun of prosecutors’ saliva, sniffles is ‘bullying’

Janette Garin, the House of Representatives Deputy Speaker, has hit back at accusations that mocking the physical conditions of prosecutors in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial amounts to bullying. She defended the prosecution panel against claims that their observable symptoms like saliva buildup and sniffles were evidence of dishonesty. This controversy underscores the tension and heightened scrutiny during high-profile political trials, where personal conduct and demeanor are often scrutinized and can become fodder for political attacks. Garin’s defense highlights the broader issue of respect and professionalism in political discourse.