Chiz Dismisses Allegations of ‘No Impeach Trial’ Plan

Hit for delaying trial, Escudero accuses congressmen of blind obedience to Romualdez

MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Chiz Escudero accused congressmen of blind obedience to House Speaker Martin Romualdez, as the impeachment trial-triggered word war intensifies between the two chambers of Congress. Some House lawmakers have strongly urged the Senate to proceed with the trial. “Some congressmen seem to be getting used to dictating to the Senate about what they want to happen in the impeachment. Well, if it is the job of som…

Escudero denies existence of resolution dismissing VP Duterte's impeachment complaint

Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Wednesday, June 4, denied that the Senate has received or filed any resolution dismissing the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, amid online circulation of what appears to be an unsigned draft document.**media[16954]**Speaking to reporters, Escudero clarified that no such resolution exists in the official records of the Senate. “As of last night, even this morning, tinanong ko…

Chiz dismisses allegations of ‘no impeach trial’ plan

Parrying accusations that he was deliberately delaying the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate President Francis Escudero yesterday said her enemies were the ones making the claims, which have been causing confusion among the people.

Afraid of Sara Duterte? Chiz Escudero says that's a 'bait' question

Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Tuesday brushed off allegations that his supposed fear of Vice President Sara Duterte has resulted in delays in the start of her impeachment trial.

Chiz: Impeachment delay neither favors nor prejudices Duterte team, prosecutors

Senate President Francis Escudero maintained Tuesday that the delay of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte neither favors nor prejudices either