Philippine House Impeaches Sara Duterte With 215 Votes, Senate Trial Looms

The Philippine House of Representatives has impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, February 5, setting the stage for a trial in the Senate that could lead to her disqualification from public office. The impeachment was supported by 215 lawmakers, more than two-thirds of the House's 306 members. The move follows three impeachment complaints filed against Duterte, accusing her of violating the Constitution, misuse of public funds, bribery, unexplained wealth, involvement in extrajudicial killings, and sedition. The impeachment complaint was elevated to the House plenary just before the chamber adjourned for the campaign season and elections. The Senate will now conduct a trial, with a two-thirds vote required to convict Duterte and remove her from office.