House committee dismisses impeachment complaints against Marcos

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.

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Supreme Court building with VP Sara Duterte and lawyers celebrating impeachment dismissal ruling.
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Supreme Court upholds dismissal of VP Sara's first impeachment

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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.

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.

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The House of Representatives defended its decision not to accept impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. due to strict procedural rules. The complaints were turned away because Secretary General Cheloy Garafil was abroad. Lawmakers emphasized the formal nature of the process.

The Supreme Court has reshaped how future impeachment cases will be initiated and assessed by ruling Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment unconstitutional. In its July 25, 2025 decision, the high court cited the House’s inaction and lack of due process as grounds for voiding it. It also laid down new standards for impeachments going forward.

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The Supreme Court did not rule the entire 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) unconstitutional or declare impeachment grounds against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Instead, it struck down a special provision on PhilHealth funds and upheld Marcos' certification of urgency. However, in his separate opinion, Justice Marvic Leonen argued that Marcos committed grave abuse of discretion.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underwent a major cabinet shake-up last week amid a corruption scandal involving flood control projects. Officials like Lucas Bersamin and Amenah Pangandaman were forced to resign or were fired, as political tensions escalate with drug allegations against the Marcos family. These developments highlight a deepening crisis challenging his leadership.

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The Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved the admissibility of the constitutional accusation against suspended Supreme Court Justice Diego Simpértegui, with 132 votes in favor. The libel, pushed by ruling-party deputies, is based on three chapters regarding breaches of probity in key judicial cases. The Senate will now decide the case on December 22, potentially removing him from office if approved by a majority.

 

 

 

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