Cayetano says he will preside over Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano said on Thursday that he would preside over the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte because he is still the Senate president. His statement came a day after a leadership shake-up in the Senate, where the new majority elected Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate president pro tempore following the approval of a motion declaring all Senate leadership posts vacant. At a press conference, Cayetano was asked whether he would allow Gatchalian to preside over the impeachment trial. “No and no…First of all, because I am the Senate president, if you look at […]... Keep on reading: Cayetano says he will preside over Duterte impeachment trial

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