Duterte trial: Presiding officer’s decision can be overturned – Escudero

Inquirer.net - Sep 23, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero said Wednesday that while he opposes lowering the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, the other senator-judges can overturn his decision. The court had decided to restrict some of its members from voting on Duterte’s fate, effectively lowering the threshold for

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