Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached by the House of Representatives after more than the required number of legislators signed a petition to remove her from office. The House’s secretary general Reginald Velasco told a plenary meeting of the lower chamber of congress that at least 215 legislators have signed a petition to impeach Ms Duterte.

Manila: Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached by the House of Representatives, with over half of its more than 300 members supporting the impeachment complaint. This move sets the stage for a trial in the Senate,

The House of Representatives on Wednesday impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, citing a series of grave allegations, including conspiracy to assassinate

House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said Wednesday at least 153 lawmakers have signed a fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. In an interview with reporters, Velasco said the complaint will be presented to the House plenary Wednesday afternoon.

House of Representatives Secretary General Reginald Velasco told a plenary meeting of the lower chamber of Congress that at least 215 lawmakers have signed a petition to impeach Duterte, more than enough to consider her impeached by the House.

The Philippine lower house of Congress on Wednesday endorsed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country's firebrand former president, paving the way for a rare trial in the Senate.

Some 153 lawmakers have signed a fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. This was confirmed by House of Representatives Secretary General Reginald Velasco. Tthe chamber had enough numbers to fast-track the impeachment complaint to the Senate,