The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte said the Senate impeachment court's decision granting the prosecution's request to subpoena her financial records was not a major setback as it weighs possible legal remedies, including elevating the matter to the Supreme Court.
In a press briefing after the decision was rendered, defense counsel Michael Poa said the ruling was one the defense had anticipated despite its strong opposition to the prosecution's motion.
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