Only a miracle could reverse Marcos impeach dismissal at plenaryComposite photo shows President Bongbong Marcos at the turnover of Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan Hydroelectric Power Plants in Kalayaan, Laguna on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 and the House Committee on Justice dismissing the two impeachment complaints against him on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment complaints against President Bongbong Marcos are now headed for plenary action after the House justice committee recommended ending the proceedings. Last week, the justice panel rejected the first complaint 42-1-3 for being insufficient in substance and dismissed the second complaint in a 39-7 vote. In the second stage, Marcos would have responded to the claims, witnesses could have been heard, and additional evidence would have been reviewed to determine whether the allegations had merit. However, even complainants view this as nothing short of a miracle, considering the strong support Marcos continues to enjoy from the lower chamber.

Source: Philippine Star February 09, 2026 13:43 UTC