Chiz Escudero: No conflict in Michael Poa defending Sara Duterte in impeachment trial

Senate impeachment court presiding officer Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Wednesday ruled that lawyer Michael Poa has no conflict of interest in serving as defense counsel for Vice President Sara Duterte despite his participation in a 2023 meeting with the Commission on Audit (COA) on the use of confidential funds.

Chiz Escudero: No conflict in Michael Poa defending Sara Duterte in impeachment trial

Senate impeachment court presiding officer Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Wednesday ruled that lawyer Michael Poa has no conflict of interest in serving as defense counsel for Vice President Sara Duterte despite his participation in a 2023 meeting with the Commission on Audit (COA) on the use of confidential funds.