The Philippine lower house on Wednesday impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country's firebrand former leader, setting the stage for a rare, high-profile trial in the Senate.

In the Philippines, Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached by House lawmakers and could be removed from office later this year. Duterte has been accused of corruption and misusing millions in public funds and faced widespread backlash after she threatened to have Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the Supreme Court to nullify an impeachment complaint against her, making her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the Supreme Court to nullify the impeachment complaint against her, as the embattled politician challenges efforts to oust her.

A petition has been filed by Vice President Sara Duterte before the Supreme Court (SC) to block the impeachment complaint filed against her in Congress. The petition for certiorari and prohibition, with urgent application for temporary restraining order and writ of preliminary injunction,