Sara Duterte: ICC judges saw ex-pres. Rodrigo Duterte's state of 'advance age'

GMA Network - Sep 21, 2026

Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday said she was pleased that the judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III has seen the status of former President Rodrigo Duterte during his first appearance at a status conference last week.

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