WIRE — MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team on Tuesday said they "did not expect" the House prosecution panel to withdraw two witnesses from the impeachment trial, but added that they respect the panel's prerogative, even recognizing that the defense could potentially do the same in future proceedings. Defense spokesperson Michael Poa said this
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