00:00In other news, Philippine lawmakers meet in Manila to decide whether impeachment proceedings against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should move forward following allegations of constitutional violations and corruption.
00:14Two separate impeachment complaints, filed by a lawyer and a group of civil society activists, clear an initial hurdle on Monday after passing a review by the House Justice Committee.
00:24Lawmakers ruled that both filings met procedural requirements, allowing them to proceed to further scrutiny.
00:33Marcos Jr., now halfway through his six-year term, has rejected the accusations, maintaining that he has not violated the Constitution nor betrayed public trust.
00:43Any recommendation made by the Justice Committee will be sent to the full House of Representatives for a vote.
00:49While the chamber is dominated by political allies of Marcos Jr., the final outcome remains uncertain.
00:57If the House approves the complaints, Marcos Jr. would become only the second Philippine president to face impeachment.
01:04Former President Joseph Estrada was impeached in 2001, though his trial ended prematurely after prosecutors withdrew from the proceedings.
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