Ranking House of Representatives members have warned against the filing of an impeachment complaint against President Marcos that would only make a mockery out of the 1987 Constitution.

Deputy Speaker La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega V, Assistant Majority Leader Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, and Committee on Higher and Technical Education Chairman Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre said in separate statements on Sunday and Monday that solid evidence and not political narratives should be the basis of such a complaint.

Acidre underscored that impeaching a sitting President must meet strict constitutional and evidentiary standards.

“Any move to impeach a sitting President must be firmly grounded on the Constitution and supported by clear, credible, and compelling evidence. It should never be driven by rumors, political pressure, or noise,” he said.

He added that the House must always act with restraint and institutional responsibility, especially on issues with far-reaching implications for governance.

“At the end of the day, the House has a duty to act with sobriety, fairness, and respect for our institutions. We must always put the stability of governance and the interest of the Filipino people above politics," Acidre said.

Ortega echoed Acidre’s stance and said, “Impeachment is not a press release. It is a constitutional process that demands proof."

Ortega noted that any attempt to initiate impeachment proceedings must meet the strict standards laid down by the existing Charter. He noted that allegations alone do not rise to the level required for such an extraordinary remedy.

“Allegations must stand on verifiable facts, sworn statements, and credible documentation. We will examine any complaint based on the Constitution and evidence—nothing more, nothing less,” he said.

The deputy speaker also reminded critics against the "weaponization" of an impeachment complaint.

“The House recognizes that impeachment is a constitutional mechanism, not a political weapon,” he said.

While confident that any such move would fail to clear the constitutional bar, Ortega said the House would nonetheless uphold due process. “Due process applies to the President as much as to any public official."

For his part, Adiong says that an impeachment is a solemn constitutional mechanism that requires discipline and restraint from all sides. Like his two colleagues from the majority bloc, he warned against attempts to politicize the process.

“Impeachment should never be used as a political tool. It exists for grave and provable offenses, not for creating noise,” he said.

Adiong said any impeachment complaint must be supported by "clear facts and solid proof".

"Anything less will not pass constitutional scrutiny. Impeachment is a serious constitutional process. It cannot be based on rumors, speculation, or political talk,” he stressed.