Manila: Malaca±ang on Monday stated that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remains confident and focused on governance amid discussions about a potential impeachment complaint being filed against him once Congress resumes session on January 26.
According to Philippine News Agency, the Palace's response came after Caloocan 2nd District Representative Edgar Erice mentioned the possibility of lodging an impeachment complaint against President Marcos. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized that the impeachment talks are unsubstantiated and appear to be politically motivated rather than based on concrete allegations.
"There were reportedly supporters of a politician who approached a lawmaker, and they appear to be members of the DDS [Diehard Duterte Supporters]," Castro revealed during a Malaca±ang press briefing. She stressed that impeachment is a serious constitutional mechanism and should not be used merely for publicity or intimidation. "An impeachment complaint is not for media purposes. It is not merely a threat," she added.
Castro also suggested that issues raised in public discourse should be addressed directly and not deflected through political actions. "It would be better to address the issues," she said, referring to claims by critics that the impeachment talk could be intended to divert attention from allegations involving Vice President Sara Z. Duterte.
Despite these developments, Castro assured that President Marcos is prepared for any political scenario and continues to respect constitutional processes. "The President is ready for any situation because he respects the Constitution and the process," she stated.
Additionally, Castro dismissed claims of "betrayal of public trust," particularly allegations tied to the signing of the General Appropriations Act (GAA). She highlighted that the President even ordered investigations into anomalous flood control projects and implemented safeguards on the 2025 national budget to protect public funds. "As of now, the President believes he still has the confidence of lawmakers because the President did not commit any anomaly," Castro asserted.
