BBM Vlog on Feb. 1, 2026. Screen grabbed from Pres. Bongbong Marcos Jr’s video/Facebook.
During a Monday hearing, the House Committee on Justice dismissed two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., citing insufficient evidence to proceed.
The first complaint, filed by lawyer Andre de Jesus on January 19, accused Marcos of corruption, alleged drug use, and other misconduct. Lawmakers questioned the credibility of the claims, noting they relied heavily on media reports, hearsay, and speculation.
The second petition, filed by the Makabayan Coalition on January 22, cited alleged abuse of discretionary powers, institutional corruption through the “BBM Parametric Formula,” and involvement in budget insertions. The committee concluded the allegations did not meet constitutional requirements for impeachment.
Committee vice chair Ysabel Maria Zamora said the Makabayan petition focused on disputed policies rather than impeachable acts, stressing that administrative or policy flaws alone cannot justify removal. Lawmakers also noted that the establishment of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure, while criticized for limited impact, did not constitute grounds for impeachment.
Both complaints were carefully reviewed by the panel. The de Jesus complaint faced early criticism for procedural and substantive weaknesses, while the Makabayan petition was similarly deemed insufficient, resulting in a majority vote for dismissal.
The committee emphasized that issues of governance, transparency, or accountability, though important, do not automatically justify impeachment proceedings.
With the panel’s decision, the House concludes its assessment of the two petitions, leaving no active impeachment cases against Marcos in the chamber.