Marcos survives first impeachment attempt as justice panel kills complaintsMANILA, Philippines (Updated 4:29 p.m.) — Both impeachment complaints filed against President Bongbong Marcos failed to pass the initial stage after the House Committee on Justice found them insufficient in substance, effectively dismissing the case. In a 42-1-3 vote, the justice committee found the first impeachment complaint against Marcos insufficient in substance. Erice agreed with De Lima, saying the second complaint laid out verifiable facts alleging the president allowed budget manipulation, insertions and diversions to proceed unchecked. What the ruling meansWith both impeachment complaints dismissed, the justice committee will conduct no further proceedings, including hearings, affidavits, or evidence presentation. If the plenary chooses to do so, the justice committee will be "constrained to come up with articles of impeachment in view of that reversal."
Source: Philippine Star February 04, 2026 13:58 UTC