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Purchased Intelligence Doesn't Guarantee Immediate Success, Poa Tells Court
Former Department of Education official Michael Poa testified that acquiring information through purchase does not necessarily result in swift operational success. The statement came during cross-examination by prosecution counsel in an ongoing legal proceeding.
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MANILA – Michael Poa, former Chief of Staff of the Department of Education, clarified during court proceedings that the acquisition of information through paid channels does not automatically translate into immediate positive outcomes.
When questioned by prosecution counsel Benjamin Tolosa Jr. regarding evidence of success from purchased information, Poa responded that not all such acquisitions inevitably lead to prompt results.
The testimony underscores complexities surrounding information gathering and its practical applications in administrative operations. Poa's statement suggests that the mere purchase of intelligence does not guarantee measurable or immediate benefits, a distinction that may be relevant to the case under consideration.
The exchange occurred as part of ongoing legal proceedings examining the department's information acquisition practices and their documented outcomes. Further details regarding the specific context and nature of the purchased information were not immediately disclosed.