Bayan Says Second Impeachment Complaint vs Marcos Is Forthcoming

A second impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to be filed by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan), according to statements from the group.

Bayan said the planned filing is intended to pursue accountability through constitutional means, following the earlier impeachment complaint already lodged against the President. The group has not released the full text of the second complaint as of writing.

Under the Philippine Constitution, multiple impeachment complaints may be filed, but only one impeachment proceeding against an official is allowed within a one-year period. The House of Representatives determines whether complaints meet requirements on form and substance and whether they can proceed under the one-year bar rule.

House leaders have repeatedly emphasized that impeachment is a legal and political process, shaped by procedural thresholds, committee action, and voting numbers—not by the filing alone. Historically, many complaints are dismissed at preliminary stages due to insufficiency or constitutional constraints.

Malacañang has maintained that impeachment matters are for Congress to resolve and that the executive branch will respect institutional processes. Analysts note that the filing of additional complaints can influence public debate, but outcomes hinge on procedure, timing, and legislative arithmetic.

For the public, the distinction remains essential: announcing a complaint is not the same as advancing a case.

In constitutional governance, repetition does not replace requirements.