House prosecution and Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense teams hold separate press briefings during the Senate impeachment trial proceedings. On July 8, with the trial moving through its third day, defense counsel and spokesperson Lawyer Michael Poa addresses media ahead of and after the day’s court session. He responds to questions related to issues raised during the prosecution’s presentation of evidence, including matters connected to the testimony of the first witness.
After Day 3 concludes, the House prosecution panel also holds a post-trial press briefing. The panel highlights parts of the day’s proceedings and points to the testimony of its first witness, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Senior Agent John Mark Calilung, describing it as part of the prosecution’s evidence under Article IV of the Articles of Impeachment.
The coverage also references a prior briefing on Day 2, when Poa holds a similar press conference following completion of the second day of hearings. Across the briefings, both sides focus on what each team considers the key developments from the day’s testimony and arguments before the Senate impeachment court.
