Alejano’s impeachment complaint won’t get anywhere until May 7, when Congress resumes sessions after a Lenten break. If approved, the House justice panel will have to come up with a report to be submitted to House leaders within 60 session days. The complaint must reach the plenary within 10 session days after the House leaders receive the House justice panel’s report. Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella likewise said the impeachment complaint was part of “dramatic” and “coordinated” efforts to destabilize the administration. Senator Panfilo Lacson, a member of the Senate majority bloc, said the Magdalo group should not be criticized for filing the impeachment complaint.

Source: Manila Times March 16, 2017 16:40 UTC