Escudero says any party who disagrees with the decision may run to the Supreme Court

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

Escudero says any party who disagrees with the decision may run to the Supreme Court

Philippines Senate elects Chiz Escudero to preside over Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, as senators clash over constitutional rules and the limits of his powers.

'The impeachment court... being presided over by an officer whose authority to hold that position is squarely disputed and is the subject matter of a Petition presently pending…