Duterte misses Filipino food while awaiting trial in Netherlands

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Former President Rodrigo Duterte is reportedly well rested but misses Filipino food, according to his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte. She spoke to the media in The Netherlands after visiting him at a facility where he is awaiting trial. Duterte appeared via video link for a pre-trial hearing at the International Criminal Court, where he faces charges of crimes against humanity related to his administration's drug war. He confirmed his identity but sounded frail during the brief session. The ICC retains jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed while the Philippines was a member of the Rome Statute, despite Duterte's withdrawal in 2019. The drug war has been linked to thousands of deaths, with estimates varying widely.


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