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Marcoleta says Duterte in good condition following ICC appearance
Senator Rodante Marcoleta expressed satisfaction after former President Rodrigo Duterte made his initial appearance before the International Criminal Court, noting that the former leader appeared to be in good health during the proceedings.
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MANILA — Senator Rodante Marcoleta said Thursday he was pleased with the condition of former President Rodrigo Duterte following the latter's first appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Marcoleta made the remarks after his own bail hearing for plunder charges at the Sandiganbayan Third Division. The senator, a close ally of Duterte, indicated satisfaction with how the former president carried himself during the ICC proceedings.
Duterte's appearance before the international tribunal marks a significant moment in the ongoing investigation into alleged extrajudicial killings during his presidency's controversial drug war. The ICC has been examining claims of widespread violations during the campaign, which killed thousands.
Marcoleta's comments reflect the political support Duterte continues to receive from his allies in Congress, even as the former leader faces scrutiny from international justice mechanisms. The senator's remarks underscore the continued backing the former president enjoys among certain political quarters in the Philippines.