Impeachment

Supreme Court upholds dismissal of VP Sara's first impeachment

29 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI Bild genererad av AI

The Supreme Court has ruled that Vice President Sara Duterte's first impeachment case is unconstitutional due to violations of the one-year bar rule and due process. It clarified that new complaints can now be filed immediately. Duterte's lawyers are prepared for potential future proceedings.

House justice committee examines substance of Marcos impeachment complaints

The House justice committee ruled on Monday that two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. were sufficient in form. On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the panel will assess if they hold sufficient substance. If approved, the process will advance to notify Marcos.

New impeachment complaints filed against VP Sara Duterte

1 februari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Progressive groups and civil society leaders filed new impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte on February 2, 2026, after the Supreme Court ruled that the one-year bar lapsed on January 15. The accusations center on betrayal of public trust through alleged misuse of confidential funds. Duterte's camp stated they are prepared to face the charges and confident they will collapse under scrutiny.

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Marcos' presence at impeachment hearings left to legal team

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Opposition refiles second impeachment case against President Marcos

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House defends refusal to accept impeachment raps against Marcos

Rivers court indefinitely adjourns Fubara's anti-impeachment suit

The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has indefinitely adjourned a suit filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara challenging his impeachment, halting related proceedings amid escalating political tensions.

Marcos faces second impeachment complaint

21 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Progressive groups filed a second impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with the House of Representatives on January 22, 2026, but claimed the chamber refused to accept it. Endorsed by the Makabayan bloc, it accuses him of betrayal of public trust. Petitioners left a copy at the secretary general's office.

Impeaching Marcos or Duterte in 2026 becomes more difficult

Rumors are growing of potential impeachment proceedings against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. or Vice President Sara Duterte, but such complaints face significant hurdles due to legal constraints and political realities. Officials say there are no grounds for impeaching Marcos, and the Supreme Court's recent ruling has altered the process.

São Paulo council approves impeachment of Julio Casares

16 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The São Paulo Deliberative Council approved the impeachment of president Julio Casares on Friday (16), removing him from office with 188 votes against, amid scandals involving financial irregularities and misuse of Morumbi suites. The decision comes as Civil Police investigate alleged embezzlement at the club. Harry Massis Junior assumes the presidency on an interim basis.

1 februari 2026 20:42