VP Sara Duterte’s camp asks SC anew to stop impeachment trial
Vice President Sara Duterte's camp has again petitioned the Supreme Court to halt her ongoing impeachment trial in the Senate. They are challenging the validity of Senator Francis 'Chiz' Escudero's appointment as presiding officer, arguing that the trial should not proceed under a constitutionally challenged authority.
Why it matters
This legal challenge could significantly impact the impeachment proceedings against a high-ranking official, potentially delaying or even derailing the trial and raising questions about constitutional processes in the Philippines.
Supreme Court building facade. PNA file photo
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