MANILA, Philippines – In October, lawyer Lorna Kapunan filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) for senator. Kapunan is part of the senatorial slate of presidential candidate Grace Poe and her running mate, Francis Escudero.
Kapunan is known for advocating women's rights but has also represented high-profile, controversial clients throughout her career. Her most controversial client yet? Alleged pork barrel scam mastermind, Janet Lim Napoles.
Watch the interview with Kapunan. – Rappler.com
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