In her first public comments since the lower house voted to impeach her, Vice President Sara Duterte said she had not yet considered stepping down and did not rule out a future presidential run.Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte said on Friday she had yet to consider stepping down after the lower house voted to impeach her earlier this week.

Although Vice President Sara Duterte said on Friday, February 7, that she has not discussed resignation plans with her lawyers, what would happen to the impeachment trial if she steps down?

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached by lawmakers after a vote in the House of Representatives, paving the way for a Senate trial that could see her removed from office.