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Salvador Medialdea, former Executive Secretary of the Philippines, is currently undergoing medical treatment in a The Hague hospital. The Philippine Embassy in the Netherlands confirmed his hospitalization following his visit to the ICC Detention Center to see former President Rodrigo Duterte. Medialdea’s health condition has not been specified, but he is receiving necessary care. This incident has drawn attention to both Medialdea and Duterte’s presence in The Hague, prompting discussions about their ongoing connections and raising questions about their meeting. Further updates on Medialdea’s health and the situation are awaited.

Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque is seeking political asylum in the Netherlands. Facing a human trafficking case and an arrest warrant from the House of Representatives, Roque announced his intention to remain in the Netherlands. This development adds complexity to the legal and political scene involving a prominent figure in Philippine politics.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has selected a British lawyer as his lead counsel for the International Criminal Court (ICC) case. Verified by Vice President Sara Duterte, this marks Duterte’s initial appearance at The Hague via video link. The ICC proceedings examine actions during Duterte’s presidency, focusing on allegations connected to his anti-drug campaign. The international legal community closely observes these developments.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. clarified that the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte was not a political move but rather a compliance with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) requirements. Duterte faces a warrant for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his controversial anti-drug campaign. The Philippine government insists the arrest was procedural, not politically motivated.