Duterte siblings unite in The Hague; Paolo Duterte’s message for his father: “We'll be whole again”
• Paolo "Pulong" Duterte shared a public message of love and hope for his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is detained in The Hague
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• The message was posted alongside a photo of the four Duterte siblings visiting their father, a first since his detention
• Paolo's message expressed the family's hope that "distance will fade and we'll be whole again," a sentiment echoing the feelings of many of their supporters
• The family visit was reportedly at the former president's request, and he was said to be happy to see all his children together
The younger Duterte has consistently defended his father, portraying him as a patriot and a man who is "far from home, far from his people."
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Following a significant family reunion, Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo "Pulong" Duterte shared a heartfelt message to his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and their supporters, expressing hope for their family's future.
The congressman posted a photo on social media showing himself with his siblings—Vice President Sara Duterte, acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte, and Veronica "Kitty" Duterte—as they visited their father at the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention center in The Hague.
The emotional post carried a poignant message of love and longing. "We carry hope in our hearts that one day, distance will fade and we’ll be whole again with our father. We love you, Pa," the younger Duterte wrote.
The message resonates deeply with supporters who have been following the former president's detention since he was sent to The Hague in March to face charges of alleged crimes against humanity.
The family's visit was particularly notable as it was the first time that all four of the former president's children were able to see him together.
Vice President Sara Duterte later confirmed that their father had requested the reunion, expressing happiness at seeing all his children at once.
She described the visit as a lively and "noisy" family discussion, noting that Rodrigo Duterte missed such interactions.
Sources close to the family and from various media outlets indicate that the former president's health is a priority.
Vice President Sara Duterte assured the public that her father is in good spirits, although nurses at the facility are closely monitoring his blood sugar levels.
The eldest son, Paolo, reportedly even gave his father a one-and-a-half-hour massage to his arms, back, and feet during the visit, a detail shared by his sister, Sara.
The social media post is one of several statements made by Paolo Duterte since his father's detention. He has consistently defended his father, expressing the "immeasurable pain" of seeing him detained and the "unbearable injustice."
His public statements often emphasize his father's humanity, portraying him not just as a leader but as a dedicated family man and patriot who is now "far from home, far from his people."
The message from the congressman reflects the entire family's unwavering support for the former president as he awaits the confirmation of charges hearing set for September.
It is a powerful display of family solidarity in the face of international legal proceedings, offering a message of hope and resilience to their father's loyal supporters across the Philippines and beyond.
Rodrigo Roa Duterte served as the 16th President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. His presidency was defined by his bold rhetoric and a highly controversial "war on drug5" campaign, which drew both praise from supporters and fierce condemnation from human rights advocates. He is currently facing legal proceedings before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection with the thousands of deaths linked to his anti-drug campaign. His arrest and subsequent detention in The Hague have become one of the most significant political developments in the Philippines today.
In a previous related news, Kitty Duterte, the youngest daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, confirmed that her father was taken to the hospital for a routine check-up. According to Kitty, the former president is in good condition and is doing better than he was during his first week in ICC detention. Kitty noted that her father is now more lively and sharper. Duterte also sent his thanks and love to his family and supporters.
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Previously, Elizabeth Zimmerman visited her former husband, ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, in The Hague. She described the former president's condition as being very thin and walking slowly. According to Zimmerman, Duterte remains updated on the political situation in Davao. She expressed her faith and belief in the former president despite his current legal case.
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