House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Monday dismissed the impeachment complaint filed against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., saying there is no justification for such a move.
“Wala tayong nakikitang batayan na magbibigay-katwiran sa isinampang impeachment complaint laban kay Pangulong Marcos. Malinaw na ginagampanan ng ating Presidente ang mandatong ipinagkatiwala sa kanya ng taumbayan, alinsunod sa batas,” Dy said.
The statement came after lawyer Andre de Jesus filed the first impeachment complaint against Marcos earlier in the day.
Dy underscored the seriousness of the process, stressing that it must be handled with caution and respect for the Constitution.
“Hindi po biro ang usapin ng impeachment. Ito ay isang mabigat at masusing proseso. Responsibilidad ng Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan ayon sa Saligang Batas, na tanggapin at suriin ang mga ganitong daing—at ito ay dapat na isinasagawa nang may lubos na pag-iingat at paggalang sa Konstitusyon,” he said.
Dy warned against using impeachment for political purposes.
“Hindi ito dapat ginagamit sa pamumulitika at maging sanhi ng pagkakawatak-watak,” he added.
With Congress set to reopen session next week, Dy said the House would prioritize passing legislation that would “truly uplift the lives of the Filipino people.”
The remarks highlight the leadership’s stance to steer focus away from impeachment proceedings and toward governance and policymaking.