Senate majority picks Escudero to preside over Sara Duterte trial

Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero (L) and Vice President Sara Duterte (R). | PHOTOS: Senate PRIB and official Facebook page of Inday Sara Duterte

MANILA, Philippines— The new majority bloc in the Senate has agreed to designate Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero as presiding officer in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Escudero’s designation as the presiding officer will be made official when the impeachment court convenes on July 6, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Wednesday as Congress convened into a special session.

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