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Impeachment Complaint Filed Against Philippine President Marcos Over Duterte ICC Transfer

The case faces long odds in a House still controlled by the president's allies.

Overview

  • Lawyer Andre De Jesus filed the complaint on January 19, alleging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. betrayed public trust.
  • The filing claims Marcos allowed former president Rodrigo Duterte's arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court, describing the move as "kidnapping."
  • It also alleges constitutional violations tied to budget irregularities, failure to act on alleged flood control graft, and refusal to address drug-use claims.
  • The presidential communications office said it respects the process and that Marcos will continue to govern as Congress considers the complaint.
  • Rep. Jett Nisay endorsed the submission to the House secretary general, though a Supreme Court ruling voiding last year's impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte and the pro‑Marcos majority raise doubts about traction.