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House Overwhelmingly Junks Impeachment Complaints Against Marcos
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The first impeachment attempts against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. have officially been laid to rest after the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to dismiss the complaints for being “insufficient in substance.”
On Monday, lawmakers voted 284–8–4 to adopt the House Committee on Justice’s report recommending the junking of the two impeachment complaints filed against the President. With the adoption of House Resolution 746, the chamber affirmed the committee’s earlier ruling that the accusations failed to establish specific impeachable offenses.
Majority Backs Dismissal; Few Oppose
Only eight lawmakers voted against the dismissal, while four abstained—including three members of the Duterte bloc and Davao City 3rd District Rep. Isidro Ungab.
In a short explanation, the Duterte-aligned members who abstained said they “refuse to be used as props in a production that pretends to seek justice,” a remark seen as a subtle critique of House leadership.
Their move also reflects the ongoing strain between the Marcos and Duterte factions, an internal rift that has intensified since early 2024 over foreign policy decisions, public security issues, and shifting political alliances.
Complaints Cited Broad Constitutional and Governance Issues
The two impeachment complaints accused President Marcos of constitutional violations, betrayal of public trust, and alleged misconduct involving national security and governance decisions.
During committee deliberations, lawmakers noted that the allegations were largely broad, political in tone, and lacked concrete evidence directly linking the President to impeachable acts as defined by the Constitution. The committee insisted that political disagreements cannot be the basis of impeachment.
House Leaders Warn Against Weaponizing Impeachment
House officials said the overwhelming vote demonstrates the chamber’s belief that impeachment must not be used as a political tool.
They noted that while impeachment is a constitutional mechanism for accountability, it should not be triggered by policy disputes or disagreements over executive decisions—issues that have historically led to rejected impeachment bids in past Congresses.
What Happens Next?
With the dismissal affirmed by the full House, the impeachment effort is officially closed. Under the Constitution, no new impeachment complaint may be filed against the President for one year.
The decision gives the Marcos administration a period of political stability as it continues navigating tensions with the Duterte bloc, an alliance once critical to the President’s 2022 electoral victory.
On Monday, lawmakers voted 284–8–4 to adopt the House Committee on Justice’s report recommending the junking of the two impeachment complaints filed against the President. With the adoption of House Resolution 746, the chamber affirmed the committee’s earlier ruling that the accusations failed to establish specific impeachable offenses.
Majority Backs Dismissal; Few Oppose
Only eight lawmakers voted against the dismissal, while four abstained—including three members of the Duterte bloc and Davao City 3rd District Rep. Isidro Ungab.
In a short explanation, the Duterte-aligned members who abstained said they “refuse to be used as props in a production that pretends to seek justice,” a remark seen as a subtle critique of House leadership.
Their move also reflects the ongoing strain between the Marcos and Duterte factions, an internal rift that has intensified since early 2024 over foreign policy decisions, public security issues, and shifting political alliances.
Complaints Cited Broad Constitutional and Governance Issues
The two impeachment complaints accused President Marcos of constitutional violations, betrayal of public trust, and alleged misconduct involving national security and governance decisions.
During committee deliberations, lawmakers noted that the allegations were largely broad, political in tone, and lacked concrete evidence directly linking the President to impeachable acts as defined by the Constitution. The committee insisted that political disagreements cannot be the basis of impeachment.
House Leaders Warn Against Weaponizing Impeachment
House officials said the overwhelming vote demonstrates the chamber’s belief that impeachment must not be used as a political tool.
They noted that while impeachment is a constitutional mechanism for accountability, it should not be triggered by policy disputes or disagreements over executive decisions—issues that have historically led to rejected impeachment bids in past Congresses.
What Happens Next?
With the dismissal affirmed by the full House, the impeachment effort is officially closed. Under the Constitution, no new impeachment complaint may be filed against the President for one year.
The decision gives the Marcos administration a period of political stability as it continues navigating tensions with the Duterte bloc, an alliance once critical to the President’s 2022 electoral victory.
Feb 10, 2026
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