Manila, Feb. 6 -- Twenty-five additional lawmakers have expressed their intent to join the fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, according to leaders of the House of Representatives.

In a press conference on Thursday, Assistant Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong confirmed that the additional 25 lawmakers, previously abroad or in their districts, had submitted verification to sign the complaint.

If the process permits the acceptance of additional complainants, the total number of endorsers will rise from 215 to 240, representing more than 75 percent of the House's 306 members.

Deputy Majority Leader Lorenz Defensor credited party consultations across major political groups, including Lakas-CMD, Partido Federal...