Impeachment Challenges Mark Marcos Jr's Presidency

The Philippine House justice committee deemed two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr insufficient in substance. Accusations included corruption and constitutional violations. The findings await a plenary vote, with impeachment requiring one-third support for trial in the Senate.

The Philippine House justice committee has dismissed two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, citing lack of substance. Accusations ranged from corruption to constitutional violations and abuse of authority.

During the third day of discussions, the committee decided that the complaints lacked merit. Marcos, midway through his presidential term, has denied any wrongdoing as the House of Representatives moves toward a plenary vote to consider these findings. The plenary, dominated by supporters of the president, will play a crucial role in upholding or overriding the committee's decision.

Justice committee head Gerville Luistro noted plans to submit the report to the plenary by next week. For impeachment to proceed, the support of at least one-third of the lower house is needed, which would lead to a Senate trial with 24 members acting as jurors. The Philippine political landscape remains tense, as past impeachments have resulted in varied outcomes.

(With inputs from agencies.)