VLOG: House panel rejects Duterte impeachment complaint

The House committee on justice hearing on May 15, 2017 on the impeachment of President Rodigo Duterte. Photo by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives' committee on justice on Monday, May 15, junked the first impeachment complaint filed against President Rodrigo Duterte.

42 of the committee's 50 members attended the hearing, with 41 voting that the complaint was sufficient in form, and all of them voting that it was insufficient in substance.

The President enjoys a strong legislative shield in the House, counting at least 267out of 293 members as his allies.

Mara Cepeda files this VLOG. – Rappler.com