Impeachment
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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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
House committee begins impeachment deliberations against Marcos
February 01, 2026 04:58House ready to receive impeachment complaints against VP Sara Duterte on February 6
January 30, 2026 23:39How Supreme Court ruled on Sara Duterte’s impeachment and what changed
January 30, 2026 18:40Supreme Court dismisses Gachagua’s bid to block impeachment case
January 30, 2026 11:43Marcos Jr. can survive ouster calls and negative ratings
January 21, 2026 15:08Second impeachment complaint against Marcos stalled at House
January 20, 2026 11:36Marcos impeachment complaint reaches speaker's office in days
January 18, 2026 22:52Impeachment complaint filed against Marcos
January 18, 2026 20:41Jett Nisay, Marcos impeachment endorser, is public works contractor
January 17, 2026 11:29More House leaders see no reason to impeach Marcos