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. Here are details on the trial,

The House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on the last session day before the mid-term elections in the Philippines. The Senate received the articles of impeachment on Wednesday,

The House of Representatives has made history by impeaching Vice President Sara Duterte, but the timing of the move raises questions as the Senate, which will serve as the impeachment court, just went on break.