Group asks SC to void Escudero’s authority to preside over trial

MANILA, Philippines — Israelito Torreon and eight other lawyers allied with the Dutertes have questioned before the Supreme Court the authority of Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero to preside over the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. In their 16-page Very Urgent Manifestation with Motion, Torreon and the group of lawyers urged the high tribunal