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Duterte's lawyer to testify in VP's impeachment trial
Defense counsel Michael Poa will take the witness stand on Wednesday to testify before the Senate impeachment court in Vice President Sara Duterte's trial. Poa, who has served as the VP's spokesperson, will be called to provide testimony regarding matters related to her office.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Michael Poa, who has served as both defense counsel and spokesperson for Vice President Sara Duterte, is scheduled to appear before the Senate impeachment court on Wednesday, September 2, to testify in the ongoing impeachment proceedings against the vice president.
Poa's appearance marks a significant moment in the trial, as he transitions from his role at the lectern to the witness stand. He will face questioning from the House prosecution panel, which brought the impeachment charges against Duterte.
The defense counsel's testimony is expected to address matters pertaining to the operations and conduct of the Office of the Vice President. His firsthand account may provide the impeachment court with key information regarding the allegations that have formed the basis of the charges against Duterte.
The impeachment trial has drawn significant public attention as the legislative body examines the formal accusations brought by House members. Poa's testimony represents one of several witness appearances expected to shape the court's proceedings in the coming weeks.