Gatchalian to focus on legislative work as Escudero presides over trial

WIRE — MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Monday that the move to designate Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero as the impeachment court's presiding officer will allow him to focus on legislative matters. During the first day of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, Escudero was elected as  the presiding officer in Gatchalian's stead. "I

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