Philippine House Dismisses Marcos Jr. Impeachment

The Philippine House justice committee has dismissed two impeachment complaints against President Bongbong Marcos, citing a lack of substance and merit. The complaints accused Bongbong Marcos of corruption, violating the constitution, and betraying public trust, including allegations related to allowing his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte to face trial at the International===International Criminal Court and misuse of public funds. Bongbong Marcos has denied any wrongdoing. The Philippines===House of Representatives of the Philippines, which is dominated by Bongbong Marcos's loyalists, is expected to hold a plenary vote to either uphold or override the committee's findings. For impeachment to proceed, at least one-third of the lower house would need to support it, leading to a trial in the Philippines===Senate of the Philippines.