The House Committee on Justice will begin deliberations on the impeachment complaints filed against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on February 2, Monday next week.
The schedule was outlined in the panel’s Notice of Meeting dated January 28, signed by chairperson Batangas 2nd District Representative Gerville Luistro. She clarified that only members of the House of Representatives—not the complainants—were invited to attend.
After the call to order, Luistro said she will deliver her opening statement to lay down the ground rules for the hearing.
Two verified impeachment complaints are set for discussion: one filed by lawyer Andre De Jesus and endorsed by House Deputy Minority Leader and Pusong Pinoy Party-list Rep. Jernie Jett V. Nisay on January 19, and another lodged by Makabayan coalition members led by Liza Largoza Maza, Teodoro Casiño, Renato Reyes Jr., Atty. Neri Colmenares, and labor leader Ronaldo “Ka Jerome” Adonis.
The Makabayan complaint was endorsed by ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio, Gabriela Party-list Rep. Sarah Elago, and Kabataan Party-list Rep. Renee Co.
The notice, addressed to Elago as one of the endorsers, stated that participation in the meeting is “earnestly requested,” with the committee secretariat tasked to handle confirmations and queries.