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House Committee Dismisses Impeachment Complaints Against Marcos Jr.

2/4/2026

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On February 2, 2026, the House Committee on Justice dismissed two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The first complaint, filed by lawyer Andre de Jesus, was deemed insufficient for relying on speculation.
The Makabayan Coalition's second complaint was dismissed with 39 committee members voting against it.
The Makabayan filing cited corruption tied to BBM Parametric Formula, with the committee noting that policy flaws do not justify impeachable offenses.

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On February 2, 2026, the House Committee on Justice dismissed two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The first complaint, filed by lawyer Andre de Jesus, was deemed insufficient for relying on speculation.
The Makabayan Coalition's second complaint was dismissed with 39 committee members voting against it.
The Makabayan filing cited corruption tied to BBM Parametric Formula, with the committee noting that policy flaws do not justify impeachable offenses.