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. 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. 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. Marcos faces complaints alleging constitutional violations, betrayal of public trust, and graft, including alleged involvement in infrastructure budget insertions and kickback schemes. With the impeachment case against Marcos now underway, any future complaints are barred for one year.

Source: Philippine Star January 26, 2026 16:33 UTC