Senate impeachment court grants witness’ request for leave

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Monday said it has granted one of the prosecution’s witnesses’ request not to attend the proceedings this week. Presiding officer and Senator-judge Francis “Chiz” Escudero made the announcement during the 16th day Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. READ: Duterte trial: Escudero to rule on counsels’ public