Escudero Bans Phones, Earpieces for Impeachment Trial Witnesses

What prompted Escudero's reminder on digital devices ban at impeachment trial?

Impeachment court presiding officer Chiz Escudero debunks social media posts showing OVP Assistant Chief of Staff Lemuel Ortonio purportedly wearing an earpiece while testifying during Duterte's impeachment trial

AI-generated image sparks tighter safeguards for impeachment witnesses

Floyd Brenz., Philippine Canadian Inquirer September 01, 2026 PHILIPPINES – The Senate impeachment court has tightened safeguards for witnesses after a viral AI-generated image falsely suggested that an impeachment witness […] The post AI-generated image sparks tighter safeguards for impeachment witnesses appeared first on Philippine Canadian Inquirer.

Escudero bans phones, earpieces for impeachment trial witnesses

Presiding Officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, Sept. 1, ordered all witnesses appearing before the Senate impeachment court to refrain from using cellphones, smartwatches, earpieces and other communication devices while testifying, citing the need to protect the integrity of the proceedings.Escudero issued the directive after an AI-generated image circulated online purporting to show former Office of the Vice President assistant secretary…

Senate impeachment court calls out fake, 'AI' photos of witness Ortonio wearing earpiece

The Senate impeachment court said Tuesday the pictures circulating on social media supposedly showing hostile witness Lemuel Ortonio wearing an earpiece was generated with artificial intelligence (AI).