Manila, Feb. 5 -- The House of Representatives impeached Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday after at least one-third of its members supported the move, Philstar reported.

As many as 215 lawmakers endorsed the fourth impeachment complaint, which was registered the same day, exceeding more than two-thirds of the lower chamber's 306 members.

She is the first sitting Vice President of Philippines to face impeachment. The complaint and list of supporters was sent to the Senate after the House held its last plenary session on Wednesday before adjourning again on February 7.

Duterte has been accused of violating the Constitution, graft and corruption, betrayal of public trust, and other crimes like bribery and conspiracy to ...