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. Here are details on the trial,

The Philippine House of Representatives has voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, paving the way for a Senate trial that could see her removed from office.

The Philippine House of Representatives on Wednesday impeached Vice President Sara Duterte for alleged violations of the constitution and corruption, in what her family described as political persecution.