No member of the House of Representatives endorsed the impeachment complaint filed on Wednesday against Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales for alleged betrayal of public trust, graft and corruption and culpable violation of the Constitution. Lawyer Manuelito Luna, counsel for the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) said “many” congressmen “committed” to endorse the complaint, but as of 5:00 p.m., the complaint remained unendorsed by any lawmaker. But an endorsement of any House member is needed before an impeachment complaint is deemed filed and a verified complaint. The complainants, led by the VACC, is accusing Morales of betrayal of public trust, graft and corruption and culpable violation of the Constitution. The VACC, which also filed an impeachment case against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, is a known ally of the President.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 13, 2017 09:22 UTC