Gatchalian to focus on legislative work as Escudero presides over trial

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Sen. Francis `Chiz’ Escudero. INQUIRER PHOTO / NIÑO JESUS ORBETA

MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Monday that the move to designate Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero as the impeachment court’s presiding officer will allow him to focus on legislative matters.

During the first day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, Escudero was elected as the presiding officer in Gatchalian’s stead.

“I raised with my colleagues the idea of electing Senator Escudero to preside over the impeachment court, and I’m glad the body acted on it,” Gartchalian said in a statement.

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