A formal impeachment complaint was lodged against President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. at the House of Representatives on Monday, January 19, 2026. The move marks a significant escalation in political tensions within the Philippine government.
Basis of the Impeachment Allegations
The complaint was filed by lawyer Andre de Jesus and received endorsement from Pusong Pinoy Party-list Representative Jett Nisay. It outlines several grave charges against the sitting president. The primary grounds cited are culpable violation of the Constitution, graft and corruption, and betrayal of public trust.
De Jesus connected the complaint directly to the alleged kidnapping of former president Rodrigo Duterte and the swift transfer of the individual to foreign forces. A further allegation centers on the President's failure to protect Filipino interests. This refers to his act of signing the national budget into law despite the presence of questionable fund appropriations within it.
Flood Control Controversy and Drug Allegations
The impeachment complaint also demands accountability from President Marcos concerning controversies surrounding flood control projects. De Jesus accused the administration of weaponizing the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). "The ICI has been weaponized by the government to protect his allies and target political enemies," he stated.
In a startling addition, the lawyer questioned the President's capacity to lead due to alleged involvement with illegal drugs. "But an allegation that our sitting President might be involved in an addiction to prohibited drugs should be alarming, and we are holding the President accountable as well," De Jesus emphasized during an interview.
Seeking Answers for the Public
De Jesus framed the impeachment process as a necessary democratic avenue. He argued it would allow the Filipino people to resolve pressing issues that have, in his view, been left unaddressed by the President and his Cabinet. The complaint now initiates a procedural journey in the House of Representatives, where it will be evaluated for sufficiency in form and substance.
The filing of this impeachment complaint on January 19, 2026, guarantees intense political scrutiny and debate in the coming weeks, testing the stability of the current administration.
