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Civil Society Groups Express Concern Over Senate President Choice for VP Duterte Impeachment Trial
Philippine civil society groups have expressed serious concern over plans to designate Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero as the presiding officer for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. President Marcos supports Escudero's capacity, but groups fear a decline in fairness and credibility.
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