WATCH: Senator Ping Lacson asks impeachment court presiding officer Chiz Escudero to clarify whether his statement that 16 votes are needed to convict an impeached official was merely a legal opinion or an official ruling. https://rplr.co/SaraDuterteImpeach
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A clarification has been sought on whether a statement by the impeachment court presiding officer regarding the number of votes needed to convict an impeached official is a legal opinion or an official ruling. The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is ongoing, with various issues being raised, including a request to play a video of an alleged threat made by her. The trial's proceedings and leadership are also being discussed, with some questioning the suitability of Senator Chiz Escudero as presiding officer.
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