Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s legal team has not begun preparations for impeachment proceedings, with Malacañang stressing that the administration is allowing the constitutional process to take its course before responding.
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Palace is awaiting the formal progression of the complaints before any legal steps are taken. “Not yet [started]. Let’s just see how the process unfolds. Once the process is in place, the President will respond,” Castro said during a press briefing.
Castro added that Marcos has made clear his position on the matter and has no intention of preempting congressional action. “All he said is that the process is there, and he will respect whatever the process is,” she said, underscoring the President’s stated commitment to constitutional mechanisms.
Impeachment proceedings formally moved forward this week after the House Committee on Justice ruled that two complaints filed against the President were sufficient in form. The committee is now set to evaluate whether the complaints are sufficient in substance, with a vote scheduled following its deliberations.
The Palace’s decision to wait for the House process to unfold reflects a posture of restraint, with officials emphasizing respect for institutional roles and due process as Congress carries out its mandate.
