Duterte wants Poa to remain as counsel; defense may seek outside spokesperson

VP Sara wants me to remain as her legal counsel — Michael Poa

MANILA, Philippines —Defense spokesperson Michael Poa said Wednesday that Vice President Sara Duterte wants him to stay as her legal counsel in her impeachment trial, and this would mean a spokesperson outside the defense team may soon be appointed. Poa announced this after Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero reiterated his warning against violating […]...Keep on reading: VP Sara wants me to remain as her legal counsel — …

Duterte wants Poa to remain as counsel; defense may seek outside spokesperson

Vice President Sara Duterte prefers that Atty. Michael Poa remain part of her legal team as counsel, even as the impeachment court has suggested getting a separate spokesperson for the defense.Poa, during a post-trial press briefing on August 12, said he had already discussed the matter with Duterte about two weeks ago and that the Vice President wanted him to continue serving as her counsel.“I think I'm free naman to disclose that she would pre…