Poa, as witness, says impeachment trial ‘fair’ despite tense exchanges

MANILA, Philippines — Defense counsel Michael Poa, who took the witness stand during Wednesday’s impeachment trial, said he believed the proceedings were conducted “fairly.” During the 21st day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, Poa was summoned by the prosecution as its third hostile witness as it scrutinized Duterte’s alleged misuse of the Department