A two-thirds vote in the Senate, or 16 of the 24 senators, is needed to convict Duterte. If she is acquitted, another impeachment proceeding cannot be initiated against her for one year. Walang plano si Vice President Sara Duterte na bumaba sa puwesto sa kabila nang pag-usad ng impeachment complaint laban sa kanya sa House of Representatives.

Lawmakers from the Philippines’ House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday. Duterte will face trial before the Senate after the impeachment complaint against her garnered the support of over half of the more than 300 House members.

The Philippine Congress House of Representatives approved a petition on Wednesday to remove Vice President Sara Duterte, who faces accusations of corruption and bribery, among other charges. The move will compel the Senate to initiate a trial against the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte.