Philippine legislators back move to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte

Sara Duterte has faced a raft of complaints, including a death threat against the current President (AP)

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached by the House of Representatives after more than the required number of legislators signed a petition to remove her from office.

The House’s secretary general Reginald Velasco told a plenary meeting of the lower chamber of congress that at least 215 legislators have signed a petition to impeach Ms Duterte.