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House trashes impeachment raps vs President Marcos
The House of Representatives’ justice committee on Wednesday, February 4, junked two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying the petitions failed to sufficiently establish impeachable offenses. The dismissal effectively grants Marcos a one-year immunity from impeachment, as the Constitution allows only one proceeding against an official per year. The complaints, separately endorsed by Pusong Pinoy Rep. Jett Nisay and the Makabayan bloc, faulted the President for flood control failures and budgetary problems. The Makabayan-backed petition went further, alleging systemic corruption through a “BBM parametric formula,” abuse of unprogrammed funds, and Marcos’ alleged direct role in kickbacks.
Economy
Japan, Philippines agree in principle on new tax treaty
Japan and the Philippines have agreed in principle to replace their existing tax treaty, marking the first major update to the agreement in nearly 20 years.
Transport & Communications
Tokyo and Manila exchange notes on MRT-3 rehabilitation loan
Japan and the Philippines on Wednesday formalized an agreement to support the rehabilitation of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) in Metro Manila.
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