Malacañang said former President Rodrigo Duterte appears to have accepted the continuation of proceedings against him before the International Criminal Court following his personal appearance at a status conference in The Hague.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Duterte was in good condition and appeared to have accepted the ongoing proceedings, based on his participation in the hearing.
Duterte personally attended the ICC status conference, where he faced Presiding Judge Joanna Korner.
Castro said Filipinos who watched the proceedings were able to see that the former president appeared to be in good condition.
The hearing marked the first time the public saw Duterte since his initial appearance on March 14, 2025, which was conducted through video conference.
Malacañang’s comments centered on Duterte’s condition and his participation in the ICC proceedings. Castro described his appearance as an indication that he appeared to be accepting the continuation of his cases before the international tribunal.
The report did not provide further details about the matters discussed during the status conference or any new developments in the legal proceedings.
