Duterte Lawyers Challenge Escudero's Role as Impeachment Trial Presider
Lawyers allied with the Dutertes have questioned Senator Francis Escudero's authority as presiding officer in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, filing a petition with the Supreme Court to halt proceedings, citing procedural flaws in the amendment of Senate impeachment rules.
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