The House justice committee has dismissed two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for lacking substance. Dwight de Leon explains in a Rappler Recap what happens next and whether the decision can be reversed.
On February 5, 2024, the House justice committee ruled that two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lack sufficient substance. Dwight de Leon's Rappler Recap details the House's vote on the complaints' sufficiency.
De Leon notes that the dismissal stems from the complaints failing to meet the required grounds for impeachment. The recap questions whether these junked complaints can still be revived and outlines the committee's next steps.
Related reports include the House beginning to tackle the complaints and voting on their sufficiency. No specifics on the allegations are provided, but the decision underscores key aspects of the country's impeachment process under the Constitution.
The recap offers a neutral explanation to help the public understand the procedural implications.