Philippine Senate Holds Vote to Impeach President Marcos on Charges of Violating Constitution

JAKARTA - Philippine lawmakers are scheduled to vote today on options for impeaching President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with the charges of violating the constitution, committing fraud and corruption, and betraying the public trust.

Citing Reuters, Tuesday, February 10, Marcos' impeachment requires a third of the supporting votes among more than 300 members of the lower house of the Philippine Parliament.

The Philippine House of Representatives' judicial committee last week said two complaints filed in connection with the impeachment had no substance.

The complaints against Marcos include his decision to allow his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, to be arrested and brought to The Hague.

Marcos is also accused of abusing his power in spending public funds which led to a corruption scandal involving a flood control project.

The alleged use of drugs, which he has denied, also makes him unfit to lead the country, according to one of the complaints.