It Was a Political Move: Marcos Says Impeachment Complaints Were Meant to Destabilize

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has described the impeachment complaints filed against him as “a political move,” following the House of Representatives’ decision to dismiss the cases for being insufficient in substance.

The statement comes after the House Committee on Justice ruled that the complaints failed to meet the constitutional standard required to proceed with impeachment. The committee’s finding effectively stopped the process at the preliminary stage, signaling that the allegations lacked the factual and legal basis necessary for further deliberation.

For President Marcos, the ruling reinforced his position that the complaints were not grounded in genuine accountability concerns, but rather part of a broader political strategy aimed at destabilizing his administration.

Impeachment, under the Constitution, is designed as a safeguard against serious abuses of power—not as a tool for partisan pressure. By declaring the complaints insufficient in substance, lawmakers underscored the principle that allegations must be supported by evidence, not speculation or political motive.

The episode also highlights the delicate balance Congress must maintain: allowing legitimate scrutiny of public officials while preventing impeachment from being weaponized for political gain.

While the dismissal provides immediate relief for the President, it does not insulate the administration from criticism or future challenges. What it does affirm, however, is that due process remains a gatekeeper—and that impeachment cannot move forward without meeting clear constitutional requirements.

As political tensions persist, the incident serves as a reminder that accountability mechanisms carry weight only when used responsibly—and that the line between oversight and politics is one the public continues to watch closely.