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.

House lawmakers find Vice President Duterte’s response to her impeachment ironic, saying she is "downplaying" the seriousness of the situation.

The House of Representatives on Wednesday impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the first time that the second highest official of the Philippines was formally charged with serious breach of the Constitution that could lead to her removal from office following her break with President Marcos.