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January 26, 2026 | 7:25pm
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz answered questions from the members of the media during the joint press conference at the Chancellery as part of President Marcos' working visit to Germany on March 12, 2024.
PPA Pool Photos by Yummie Dingding
MANILA, Philippines — The two verified impeachment complaints filed against President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. were referred to the justice committee during Congress' plenary session on Monday, January 26.
The referral followed the Committee on Rules' inclusion of both complaints in the Order of Business, which the Office of the Secretary General read aloud between lawmakers’ privilege speeches as part of the Additional Reference of Business.
Deputy Speaker Yevgeny Vicente "Bambi" Emano (Misamis Oriental, 2nd District) presided over the session and announced the complaints' referral to the Committee on Justice, effectively initiating the impeachment proceedings against the president.
The first complaint was filed by lawyer Andre de Jesus and endorsed by Rep. Jett Nisay (Pusong Pinoy Party-list), while the second was submitted by 36 members of progressive groups and endorsed by the Makabayan bloc.
Under the House rules, the justice committee evaluates whether the complaints are sufficient in substance and form, allowing both sides to submit affidavits and evidence.
A majority vote decides the committee’s recommendation, which is then forwarded to the plenary. If grounds are found, one-third of House members must approve the articles of impeachment; if dismissed, the plenary may overturn the ruling with the same vote.
The justice panel is chaired by Rep. Gerville "Jinkybitrics" Luistro (Batangas, 2nd District), with Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores (Bukidnon, 2nd District) and Rep. Ysabel Maria Zamora (San Juan, Lone District) as two of its vice-chairs. All three were elected prosecutors in the canceled impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte in 2025.
Marcos faces complaints alleging constitutional violations, betrayal of public trust, and graft, including alleged involvement in infrastructure budget insertions and kickback schemes. He is also accused of abusing authority over the use of unprogrammed appropriations.
With the impeachment case against Marcos now underway, any future complaints are barred for one year.
