House Secretary General Cheloy Garafil confirmed Tuesday that the first impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has been formally transmitted to the Office of Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III.
“Pursuant to established procedure, the Office of the Secretary General has transmitted the verified impeachment complaint to the Office of Speaker Faustino Dy III for appropriate action,” Garafil said on Wednesday.
She emphasized that her office’s role is strictly administrative, guided 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 the document is properly entered, recorded, and forwarded, underscoring that the process is meant to preserve order and due process.
The complaint was filed on January 19 by lawyer Andre de Jesus and endorsed by Pusong Pinoy Partylist Representative Jett Nisay.