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.

Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua on Saturday denied allegations that the House of Representatives "railroaded" the impeachment process of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the actions it took were "constitutional.

A Philippine official says Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached by the House of Representatives after more than the required number of legislators signed a petition to remove her from office