Escudero elected as presiding officer in Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial

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BRIEFING. Senator Chiz Escudero holds a press conference on June 2, 2025.

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Weeks before the trial, the Senate amended its rules to allow a senator other than the Senate president to preside over the proceedings

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Chiz Escudero will preside the historic impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte after a majority of senators elected him as presiding officer at the start of the trial on Monday, July 6.