Group asks SC to void Escudero's authority to preside over trial
A group of lawyers allied with the Duterte family has petitioned the Supreme Court to void Senator Francis Escudero's authority to preside over Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial. The petitioners argue that recent changes to Senate rules regarding the presiding officer were unconstitutional.
Why it matters
The challenge strikes at the heart of the constitutional process for impeachment in the Philippines, potentially delaying or invalidating the proceedings against a high-ranking official.
Sen. Francis `Chiz' Escudero MANILA, Philippines - Israelito Torreon and eight other lawyers allied with the Dutertes have questioned before the Supreme Court the authority of Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero to preside over the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
The article presents the legal arguments of the petitioners and the context of the Senate's procedural changes without taking a side in the political dispute.
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