WIRE โ€” MANILA, Philippines โ€” Vice President Sara Duterte will not attend the first day of her impeachment trial, her defense counsels spokesperson said on Monday. In a press conference, Atty. Michael Poa cited Dutertes recently released statement, in which she said that choosing to appear before the impeachment court only through counsel, rather than in person,

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