The lower house in the Philippines impeached Vice President Sara Duterte Wednesday, accusing her of a wide range of crimes that included plotting to assassinate the president, large-scale corruption and failing to strongly denounce China’s aggressive actions against Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea.

Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday shrugged off Sen. Imee Marcos' statement of support for her after the House of Representatives impeached her last

Presidential son and Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marco on Friday defended his decision to be the first to sign the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, citing his constitutional duty and the severity of the allegations.