Escudero elected to preside over Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — Sen.

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

This is the second time Escudero will preside over Duterte’s impeachment trial.

As Senate president, Escudero led the convening of the Senate as an impeachment court in ...