Escudero, Spox Don't Speak for Impeachment Court, 2 Senators Say

Escudero, spox don't speak for impeachment court, 2 senators say

MANILA, Philippines — Two senators on Friday cautioned the presiding officer and spokesman of the Senate impeachment court against speaking on its behalf and making unilateral decisions. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero currently serves as the presiding officer of the impeachment court in the case of Vice President Sara Duterte while he  named lawyer Reginald Tongol as its spokesman. According to Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Tongol is only enti…

Zubiri, other senators want to oust Escudero

SEN. Juan Miguel Zubiri said he was not happy with how Sen. Francis Escudero led the Senate and would support anyone who will challenge the latter for the Senate presidency when the 20th Congress opens session on July 28.The 24 senators — a mix of incumbent, returning and neophyte members of the Senate — are expected to call for a reorganization when they meet in the morning of July 28 for the opening of the first session of the 20th Congress.Es…

Zubiri backs Tito Sotto's return as Senate president

Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri has expressed support for the possible comeback of Senator Vicente "Tito" Sotto III as the head of the upper chamber in the 20th Congress.

Zubiri urges colleagues to pick new Senate chief, even if Escudero has the numbers

Former Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri appeals to his colleagues for a new Senate President as he expressed dissatisfaction with incumbent Francis Escudero,

Escudero has support of 13 of 24 senators — Villanueva

Impeachment Court spox does not speak for us—Hontiveros - Manila Standard

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday distanced herself from recent statements made by Senate Impeachment Court spokesperson Reginald Tongol, emphasizing they