Escudero reminds senator-judges vs threatening, insulting witnesses

MANILA, Philippines – Senate impeachment court presiding officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday reminded his fellow senator-judges to refrain from threatening witnesses with the use of their contempt powers or making insulting remarks against them. In recent days, some senator-judges, including Escudero himself, have expressed displeasure with defense witnesses who softened their testimonies or could