When is an impeachment proceeding deemed initiated?
As held by the Supreme Court in Francisco vs. House of Representatives, G.R. No. 160261, 10 November 2003, an impeachment proceeding is deemed initiated when a verified complaint is filed and referred to the Committee on Justice for appropriate action. Thus, in Guiterrez vs. House of Representatives, G.R. No. 193459, 15 February 2011, it was ruled:
“The term “initiate” means to file the complaint and take initial action on it. It refers to the filing of the impeachment complaint coupled with Congress’ taking initial action of said complaint. The initial action taken by the House on the complaint is the referral of the complaint to the Committee on Justice.”
23 May 2025
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