Vice President Sara Duterte Denies Photos of Former President Rodrigo Duterte's Condition in ICC Custody

Vice President Sara Duterte recently visited her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, in the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention center in The Hague, Netherlands. During her visit, she refuted online photos claiming to show her father's current condition, stating that none of them are authentic. Sara clarified that her father is naturally slim and not weak, despite some photos circulating online showing him in a hospital bed or appearing malnourished.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vice President Sara Duterte visited her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, in the ICC detention center in The Hague, Netherlands.
  • Sara refuted online photos claiming to show her father's current condition, stating that none of them are authentic.
  • She clarified that her father is naturally slim and not weak, despite some photos circulating online showing him in a hospital bed or appearing malnourished.
  • Sara denied the authenticity of an image allegedly showing a malnourished Duterte, calling it "too much."
  • The ICC currently has custody of Rodrigo Duterte after his arrest and transfer to The Hague in connection with alleged crimes against humanity committed during his administration's controversial war on drugs.
  • The war on drugs led to at least 6,000 reported deaths, though human rights groups estimate the number to be closer to 20,000.

Statistics:

  • At least 6,000 reported deaths were linked to Rodrigo Duterte's infamous anti-drug campaign.
  • Human rights groups estimate the number of deaths to be closer to 20,000.
  • The ICC currently holds custody of Rodrigo Duterte in connection with alleged crimes against humanity.

Sources:

  • "War on drugs: The violence, scars, doubts and families it left behind" (INQUIRER.net)
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