Sara Duterte impeachment trial Day 21: Hostile witness grilling and lawyer clashes mark proceedings
The 21st day of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial saw heated exchanges during the questioning of former Department of Education Undersecretary Michael Poa, who was declared a hostile witness, allowing prosecutors to intensify their scrutiny.
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