WIRE — MANILA, Philippines—Electing anewpresiding officer was the first issue debated by senator-judgeswhen the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte began on Monday. READ: Senate majority picks Escudero to preside over Sara Duterte trial Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, who presided over the proceedings when the impeachment court opened around 2:00 p.m., called for the election of the presiding officer
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