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Impeachment proceedings vs. VP Sara Duterte begin

Lois Calderon — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:51:31 +0000

Manila, Philippines – The House of Representatives on Monday, Feb. 23, referred to the committee on justice four complaints seeking to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, setting in motion the impeachment proceedings as well as a one-year immunity rule against any other bid to remove her from office. Deputy Speaker Ferjenel Biron, who presided over

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Anti-political dynasty bill meets opposition from Cavitenos; lawmakers guarantee swift passage

Lois Calderon — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:12:10 +0000

Cavite, Philippines — The passage of a bill ending political dynasty is certain with House Speaker Bojie Dy as one of its authors, a lawmaker said on Thursday, Feb. 12. The debate has narrowed down to the most contentious issue: whether the law applies up to 4th degree, or just be limited to 2nd degree

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284-8-4 plenary vote kills impeachment bid vs. President Marcos

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:27:29 +0000

Manila, Philippines – A 284-8-4 vote on Tuesday by the House of Representatives – more than the required one-third of the members – has put to rest a bid to oust President Bongbong Marcos. No other impeachment complaint will be accepted until Jan. 27, 2027, the chairman of the committee on justice earlier said. The

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Impeachment complaints tabled for discussion as House resumes session

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:45:10 +0000

Manila, Philippines – House lawmakers returned to work on Monday, Jan. 26, from a month-long break with two impeachment complaints tabled for discussion. The session resumed at 3 p.m. today, hours after legislators from the Makabayan bloc endorsed a second impeachment complaint lodged against President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. That filing secured the go signal from

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Makabayan bloc seeks inclusion of impeachment complaint vs. President Marcos in order of business as House resumes session

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:51:52 +0000

Manila, Philippines – Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc are seeking the inclusion of their impeachment complaint – the second in a string of suits against President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. – in the order of business as House lawmakers resume session today, Jan. 26, after a month-long break. ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio, Gabriela Women’s Party

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Fugitive Zaldy Co ready to testify to boost Duterte allies’ impeachment bid – Defensor

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:45:07 +0000

Manila, Philippines – Fugitive ex-Rep. Zaldy Co, a central figure in the flood control contracts investigation, wanted to testify against President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. should the impeachment complaint prosper in Congress, a former lawmaker said on Friday, Jan. 23. Ex-Rep. Mike Defensor said he has direct communication with Co, whom he said supports his group’s

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Two more impeachment complaints hurled against President Marcos

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:10:25 +0000

Manila, Philippines – Two more groups – one with the backing of left-wing congressmen and another from Duterte allies – attempted to lodge impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Thursday, Jan. 22, but failed to get past the first screening. Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc endorsed the filing of BAYAN, whose bid to

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Impeachment complaint weak as to shield Marcos from more ouster bid – Erice

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:43:25 +0000

Manila, Philippines – The first impeachment complaint lodged against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. lacks form and substance for it to prosper and set in motion a trial that will oust the president, a House lawmaker said on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Caloocan 2nd district Rep. Edgar Erice is pinning his hopes on the weak arguments

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Marcos faces first impeachment complaint

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:16:47 +0000

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is facing an impeachment complaint, the first since he came into power in 2022, as House lawmakers regroup next week to resume session after a one-month holiday break.

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No Cabinet revamp – Recto

Tristan Nodalo — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:16:57 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Malacañang on Monday dismissed speculation of an impending Cabinet shake-up and urged officials to remain focused on their work. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said reports of a looming Cabinet overhaul were unhelpful and unfounded. “At present, there is no impending Cabinet shake-up,” Recto said in a statement on Monday, Jan. 12.

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