Impeachment Complaint Against President Marcos Transmitted to House Speaker's Office
In a significant development, House Secretary General Atty. Cheloy E. Velicaria-Garafil has officially confirmed that the impeachment complaint targeting President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. has been formally passed to the Office of the Speaker. This procedural step, executed on Tuesday, marks the commencement of the internal House process as mandated by the Philippine Constitution.
Constitutional Procedure and Administrative Role
According to Garafil, the verified complaint was transmitted to the office of Speaker Faustino "Bojie" G. Dy III for appropriate action, strictly adhering to established parliamentary protocols. She emphasized that the Office of the Secretary General plays a purely administrative role in this matter, operating under the strict guidance of constitutional provisions and the internal rules of the House of Representatives.
Garafil further elaborated that the reception, recording, and forwarding of the complaint constitute the initial phase to ensure procedural order and uphold due process. This meticulous approach is designed to maintain the integrity of the impeachment proceedings from the outset.
Details of the Complaint and Historical Context
The impeachment complaint was formally filed on January 19 by Atty. Andre de Jesus and has been endorsed by House Deputy Minority Leader and Pusong Pinoy Party-list Representative Jett Nisay. This filing represents the first impeachment complaint lodged against President Marcos since he assumed office, highlighting its unprecedented nature in the current administration.
The transmission of the complaint sets the stage for potential further actions within the legislative body, as the House now moves into the next phases of review and deliberation as outlined by law.
