Junking of Marcos Jr. impeach raps needs plenary approvalMANILA, Philippines — The junking of the two impeachment complaints against President Marcos by the House committee on justice will still have to be approved in a plenary vote. But the committee will face another historic turn in the country’s impeachment saga should one-third of all House members vote to disapprove its report. The Articles need another plenary approval by one-third of all representatives before they can be transmitted to the Senate for trial. It’s an uphill climb for Marcos impeachment advocates to gather the necessary 106 votes, given that the majority bloc consists of 253 members. ‘Impeachment an impossible dream’The dismissal of the two impeachment complaints against President Marcos by the House of Representatives makes impeachment an impossible dream, Bayan Muna said yesterday.

Source: Philippine Star February 05, 2026 16:44 UTC