A group of petitioners has formally assailed the authority of Sen. Francis Escudero to preside over the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, arguing that his leadership of the tribunal is rooted in "constitutional infirmity."

The Senate resumes Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Follow updates here.

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Vice President Sara Duterte arrived at the Senate on the second day of her impeachment trial on Tuesday, July 7.

MANILA: The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte opened on Monday (Jul 6) with prosecutors casting the case as a test of accountability and public trust, while the defence denounced it as a