Heated discussions in Day 1 of pre-trial, but Poa says it’s normal

MANILA, Philippines — Amid rumors of heated discussions between the prosecution and defense panel during the pre-trial conference for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, defense team member Michael Poa said such things were normal.

In an ambush interview on Thursday, during a break in the pre-trial conference held at the Senate, Poa denied claims that ...