Poa: Marcos SALN shown in trial only to test witness’ argument
Defense counsel Michael Poa stated that presenting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) during Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial was solely to test the prosecution witness's argument on divestment, not a political attack on the president. This highlights a crucial juncture in the trial regarding the credibility of testimony.
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