Michael Poa, spokesperson for Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense, denied claims that he had agreed with fellow spokesperson Paolo Panelo Jr. That the Senate impeachment court’s ruling on the two-thirds conviction threshold was a “farce.” Poa refuted Panelo’s assertion that they both supported the characterization of the court’s decision as a “sham.” The dispute highlights internal differences within Duterte’s legal team regarding the validity of the impeachment court’s ruling. Panelo had previously accused the court of undermining the constitutional process by altering the voting requirements. Poa’s denial suggests a divergence in strategy or interpretation between the two legal representatives. The situation underscores the complexity of the impeachment proceedings and the challenges faced by Duterte’s team in maintaining a unified position.