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

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he does not view the decision of House lawmakers to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte as a “defiance” of his stance that this is

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. may call for a special session following the endorsement of the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero and former Senate President Franklin Drilon on Thursday said.