DEFENSE. Michael Poa huddles with the defense team during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on August 3, 2026.

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'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

MANILA, Philippines – During the impeachment trial on Monday, August 3, the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte reiterated that there’s an explanation for the P125-million funds of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) flagged by the Commission on Audit.

“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 counsel and spokesperson Michael Poa told reporters during a press conference.