Fact Check wRap: False news about the impeachment trial in September
False news peddlers are back with the same antics but new lies on social media
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Sara Duterte declared 2 Davao City properties in SALN — defense
Defense spokesperson Michael Poa says the defense was also surprised that the prosecution dropped former senator Antonio Trillanes IV from its list of witnesses
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Will Sara Duterte’s defense recalibrate its strategy mid-trial?
Senator-judge Ping Lacson says the defense’s strategy of nitpicking and being too technical may not be working
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FACT CHECK: Poa remains VP Sara’s counsel, defense spokesperson in impeachment trial
Lawyer Michael Poa serves as Duterte’s legal counsel and defense team spokesperson in her impeachment trial. He stepped down as the Office of the Vice President’s spokesperson in 2024.
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Sara Duterte trial: Defense stands firm on 16-vote conviction threshold
Defense lawyer Michael Poa says the ‘language of the Constitution is clear’ on the basis for the voting threshold in impeachment cases
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Sara’s defense: There’s explanation for P125-M OVP funds spent in 11 days
‘Because sa atin, ‘yong 11 days kasi, may mga explanation ‘yan, may maaari tayong gawin na cross diyan, so hindi pa muna tayo pumayag sa stipulation doon,’ defense spokesperson Michael Poa says
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OVP-COA meeting on confidential funds not illegal – Sara’s defense
‘But ‘yan lang po talaga, na wala namang masamang nangyari doon. And, nabanggit ko na rin kahapon, that it was actually COA-ICFAO that asked for that meeting,’ defense spokesperson Michael Poa says
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Witness says VP Duterte ordered release of P125 M to security officer | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Witness and former OVP special
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Sub judice effect: Sara’s defense team considers replacing Poa as spokesperson
‘The option would be to look for another spokes. But in the meantime, since there’s no new spokesperson yet, I will maintain my job as the spokesperson. But with the ruling now, I think I’ll have to have a discussion with her (Duterte) again,’ says Michael Poa
