VP trial starts: Escudero presides, sets rules

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Monday elected Sen.

Francis “Chiz” Escudero as its presiding officer over the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte despite strong objections from the Cayetano-led minority, before settling key procedural issues, including the 16-vote threshold for conviction and rules on the presentation of evidence.

The opening day ...