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.

Philippine lawmakers voted on Wednesday to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, who has fallen out spectacularly with the country's leader, paving the way for a Senate trial that could see her removed from office.

The Filipino House of Representatives has impeached Vice President Sara Duterte over allegations of conspiracy to assassinate President Marcos Jr., corruption, and extrajudicial killings, setting the stage for a Senate trial that could remove her from office.