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14/03/2025

14/03/2025

Tatay D Update:

EXTENSION OF EMBASSY CONSULAR ASSISTANCE

At 3:41 p.m., CET, Thursday, March 13, an International Criminal Court (ICC) Detention Officer called the Embassy of the Philippines in The Hague to inform the latter that former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte requested to speak with a Consular Officer.

During the call, the former President conveyed, among others, that he underwent medical check-up and has received medical care and that he is generally fine.

The former President then requested a visit by Embassy consular officials, and also asked the Embassy to assist in the request for a visit by his legal counsel and family member, respectively.

Thereupon, the Embassy made such request to the Registry of the ICC to facilitate a Consular Visit to the former President as soon as possible.

The Embassy also made a follow-up on the request for a visit by his legal counsel and his family member.

As can be recalled, upon arrangements by the Embassy, ICC officials handed to the former President upon arrival at the Rotterdam-The Hague Airport on Wednesday the names and contact numbers of Embassy officials who can be reached by mobile phone for any consular assistance that he may need.

Also on March 13, the former President called and talked to former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, one of his Legal Counsels.

- Ph Embassy NH

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JUST IN: The ICC spokesperson announced that former President Rodrigo Duterte will make his initial appearance before the Pre-Trial Chamber I March 14, Friday at 2PM CET (9PM MNL). The presiding judge is Judge Iulia Antoanella Motoc.

Other judges are Judge Reine Adélaïde Sophie Alapini-Gansou and Judge María del Socorro Flores Liera. The procedure is required to inform an individual of the crime being alleged, his or her rights, and the date of a hearing to confirm or decline to confirm the charges.

The Pre-Trial Chamber was also notified of former President Duterte’s wish to be assisted by his ex-Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and the Office of Public Counsel for Defence. The Registry confirmed it will facilitate Medialdea’s presence at Duterte’s initial appearance.

Source: ABS CBN.