Tag: Chiz Escudero
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Senate Set to Open Impeachment Trial for VP Duterte on June 11
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MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has formally constituted itself as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with proceedings scheduled to officially begin on June 11. Senate President Francis Escudero assumed his role as presiding officer on Monday, marking the official formation of the impeachment court,…
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“Senate Legal Team Reviews Subpoena Amid Executive Privilege Dispute”
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MANILA, Philippines — The Senate’s legal team is currently evaluating the proposed subpoena for resource persons from the Senate foreign relations committee, following the cabinet members’ claim of executive privilege. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero stated that this review aims to prevent any potential constitutional conflict. In a press briefing…