Lawyer Files First Impeachment Complaint vs. Marcos Jr.

A lawyer filed the first impeachment complaint against Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, accusing him of constitutional violations, betrayal of public trust, and corruption in connection with the arrest and transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court. The complaint, submitted to the House of Representatives, marks a significant political challenge amid ongoing tensions between the current administration and Duterte allies.

Lawyer Andre de Jesus authored the 14-page document, which was endorsed by House Deputy Minority Leader and Pusong Pinoy partylist Representative Jernie Jett Nisay. It alleges that Marcos enabled Duterte's arrest in March 2025 based on an ICC warrant related to crimes against humanity during the former president's drug war, which resulted in thousands of deaths. De Jesus claims this action betrayed public trust and violated the Constitution by prioritizing international obligations over national sovereignty. Additional charges include Marcos's alleged unfitness for office due to drug addiction, a claim long circulated by Duterte supporters, as well as his failure to veto unprogrammed appropriations in...