Marcos backs Escudero’s return to preside over VP impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday raised no concerns with the possible return of Sen.

Francis “Chiz” Escudero as presiding officer of the impeachment court that will try the case against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Escudero is criticized for his handling of the first impeachment proceedings in 2025 for allegedly stalling the trial ...