Inquirer.net·3 min read·hard
Group asks SC to void Escudero's authority to preside over trial
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Kathleen de Villa
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A group of lawyers allied with the Duterte family has petitioned the Supreme Court to void Senator Francis Escudero's authority to preside over Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial. The petitioners argue that recent changes to Senate rules regarding the presiding officer were unconstitutional.
Sen. Francis `Chiz' Escudero MANILA, Philippines - Israelito Torreon and eight other lawyers allied with the Dutertes have questioned before the Supreme Court the authority of Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero to preside over the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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