Escudero to Abstain from Vote on Conviction Threshold in VP Duterte Impeachment Trial
The Philippine Senate impeachment court will make a final decision on September 23 regarding the number of votes required to convict Vice President Sara Duterte. Presiding Officer Senator Francis Escudero has stated he will not vote, as his prior ruling on the threshold is considered his vote. With four senators currently unable to participate, the interpretation of the required voting threshold is the central issue.
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