VP Duterte's Defense Counsel to Testify in Impeachment Proceedings

MANILA — Michael Poa, who serves as defense counsel for Vice President Sara Duterte and previously held the position of Department of Education Chief of Staff, is scheduled to testify on Wednesday, September 2, in the impeachment proceedings against the vice president.

Poa's appearance before the impeachment court will mark the 21st day of hearings in the case. He will be called to the witness stand by the prosecution panel, signaling an important juncture in the trial as legal representatives and key figures become subject to testimony.

The defense counsel's testimony is expected to provide firsthand accounts and potentially clarify critical issues central to the impeachment complaint. His dual role as both a member of the defense team and a former high-ranking government official positions him as a potentially significant witness in the proceedings.

The impeachment trial has drawn considerable public attention as it involves the sitting vice president. Each phase of the trial, including witness testimonies, continues to be closely monitored by legal observers and the public.