Duterte-allied lawyers question Escudero’s election as impeachment presiding officer at SC
Lawyers allied with the Dutertes have filed a petition with the Supreme Court (SC) questioning the election of Senator Chiz Escudero as presiding officer for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, seeking a temporary halt to proceedings.
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