Escudero eyed as presiding officer of Senate impeachment court – Lacson (opens original article in a new tab)

Senator Chiz Escudero is being eyed as the presiding officer of the Senate impeachment court, following amended rules that allow a senator other than the president to hold the position with a majority vote.

• Senator Chiz Escudero is being considered as the presiding officer of the Senate impeachment court according to Senator Panfilo Lacson.
• The Senate amended impeachment rules to allow a senator other than the president to be elected as presiding officer with a majority vote.
• Escudero previously served as presiding officer during the 2025 impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.