Manila, Feb. 5 -- The House of Representatives on Wednesday impeached Vice President Sara Duterte and immediately transmitted the complaint to the Senate, with over 200 lawmakers supporting the move.

During the plenary session, Secretary General Reginald Velasco said at least 215 members of the House had verified and sworn before him in support of the fourth impeachment complaint.

House Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe said the number of endorsers exceeded the one-third threshold required under the Constitution and House rules on impeachment proceedings.

"Mr. Speaker, for the record, in consonance with the Constitution on Article 11 on accountability of public officers, particularly Section 3, paragraph 4, and pursuant to Section 14, Rule...