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Duterte impeachment trial resumes with defense witness testimony
Vice President Sara Duterte's legal team will present testimony from a key witness as the impeachment proceedings continue in the House. Michael Poa, the former DepEd chief of staff and member of the defense counsel, is scheduled to take the stand on Wednesday.
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MANILA — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte entered its third week of proceedings Wednesday with the defense team calling a prominent witness to counter allegations brought by House prosecutors.
Michael Poa, who served as chief of staff to the Department of Education and is part of Duterte's legal defense panel, was scheduled to testify as the defense presented its case before the impeachment court.
The appearance marked a significant moment in the ongoing trial, as Poa's dual role in both the education department and the defense team gave him direct knowledge of matters central to the impeachment charges. His testimony was expected to address various claims put forward during the prosecution's presentation of evidence.
The impeachment trial has stretched across multiple weeks as both the House prosecution panel and the vice president's legal representatives present their respective cases. The proceedings continue to draw significant public and political attention as they unfold in Congress.