The impeachment complaint filed against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been formally transmitted to the Office of the Speaker on Tuesday, House Secretary General lawyer Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil confirmed.
This marked the start of the chamber’s internal process in performing its constitutional mandate.
“Pursuant to established procedure, the Office of the Secretary General has transmitted the verified impeachment complaint to the Office of Speaker Faustino ‘Bojie’ G. Dy III for appropriate action,” Garafil announced Wednesday.
She emphasized that her office’s role is administrative and guided strictly by the Constitution, House rules and long-standing protocol.
Garafil explained that upon receipt of any impeachment complaint, the Office of the Secretary General ensures that the document is properly entered, recorded and forwarded to the proper office, emphasizing that the initial step is meant to preserve order and due process.
The impeachment complaint, filed by lawyer Andre de Jesus on January 19 and endorsed by House Deputy Minority Leader and Pusong Pinoy Party-list Rep. Jett Nisay, is the first to be lodged against President Marcos since he assumed office.
