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VP Trial Day 21: Defense lawyer Michael Poa to testify in impeachment court
Michael Poa, defense counsel for Vice President Sara Duterte and former Chief of Staff of the Department of Education, is set to testify on Wednesday in the impeachment trial. He will be called by the prosecution panel.
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense counsel and former Department of Education (DepEd) Chief of Staff Michael Poa is scheduled to testify on Wednesday, September 2. He will be called on by the prosecution panel to take the witness stand. The counsel cannot yet be called a hostile witness at this time, since This impeachment trial is centered on allegations concerning the Vice President's performance in office and the use of public funds. Poa's testimony could be significant in bolstering the defense's arguments or deepening the prosecution's suspicions. Impeachment trials of politicians in the Philippines draw significant public attention and serve as crucial opportunities to demonstrate judicial independence and political stability. The outcome of this trial may influence the future direction of Philippine politics.
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