Lawyers Challenge Escudero's Authority in VP Duterte Impeachment Trial
A group of lawyers has challenged Senator Francis Escudero's authority to preside over the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, filing a petition with the Supreme Court. They argue his leadership suffers from "constitutional infirmity" and risks invalidating the proceedings.
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