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Padilla moved as Duterte appears in person at ICC proceedings
Senator Robin Padilla became emotional Wednesday as former President Rodrigo Duterte made his first in-person appearance before the International Criminal Court in The Hague. The appearance marked a significant development in the ongoing ICC proceedings against the former leader.
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MANILA — Senator Robin Padilla shed tears as former President Rodrigo Duterte attended his International Criminal Court proceedings in person for the first time, appearing before Trial Chamber III in The Hague on Wednesday.
The emotional moment underscored the significance of Duterte's physical presence at the hearings. Prior to Wednesday's appearance, the former president had only participated in the ICC proceedings through remote video link during the past 18 months of his case.
Duterte faces scrutiny at the international tribunal concerning allegations related to his administration's controversial war on drugs. The case has drawn international attention and remains closely watched by observers in the Philippines and abroad.
The former president's decision to attend in person represents a notable shift in his participation strategy in the proceedings. His appearance comes amid ongoing developments in the high-profile case being heard by the global judicial body.