Gatchalian to lead Duterte impeachment trial as acting Senate president

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Originally published byPhilippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said he iwill preside over Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial as the acting Senate president after a recent leadership change in the upper chamber. Asked if this means if there will be another oath-taking ceremony when the Senate impeachment court convenes, Gatchalian responded: “I have to consult with the clerk of court kung ano ang procedures (what the procedures are), definitely pagbukas kailangan mag-oath (when the trial opens, we need to take an oath),” he said in a press conference. /gsg...

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