MALACANANG on Monday said Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not interfere in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, dismissing claims that he is causing delays in the process.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin stressed that only the House of Representatives has the authority to initiate and act on impeachment complaints.
“The power to initiate and act on impeachment complaints is the sole prerogative of the House of Representatives,” Bersamin said, adding that Marcos respects Congress’ independence as a co-equal branch of government.
While Marcos previously discouraged lawmakers from pursuing Duterte’s impeachment, calling it a waste of time, he has taken a hands-off approach.
Duterte faces three impeachment complaints over alleged misconduct and misuse of government funds during her tenure as education secretary. However, lawmakers have yet to take action, with Congress set to adjourn next week ahead of the May midterm elections.
