Vice Pres. Sara Duterte Confirms Dad Rodrigo “Skin and Bones” Inside ICC Detention Facility
SARA DUTERTE – The Vice President revealed her preference over the physique of her father, former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
Former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte remains detained in The Hague, Netherlands for more than 100 days now. He is faced with an allegation of crimes against humanity over the controversial war on drugs of his administration. The anti-drugs campaign of the previous admin is linked to several deaths.
In the 2025 Midterm Elections, former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte won may of Davao City but there will be no “Work from Hague” for him as per the Department of Interior and Local Government. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Duterte must be physically present in office to perform her duties as city mayor.
Currently, it is Davao Vice Mayor Baste Duterte who serves as the acting mayor of the city. The former President who remains detained under the custody of the International Criminal Court has yet to take his oath. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) previously clarified that his fate as Davao City mayor is now in the hands of the interior department.
However, recently, Elizabeth Zimmerman, the ex-wife of the former Chief Executive, said former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte is already “skin and bones” inside the ICC detention facility. According to her, her ex-husband’s weight loss stemmed from not wanting the foods served at him inside the detention facility.
Elizabeth claimed the former President said repetitive foods are being served inside the ICC detention facility. He also does not exercise and just spends his time sleeping and watching television. He also reads books but not so much anymore.
Elizabeth Zimmerman also claimed that former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte wants her and the Filipino people outside the ICC detention facility to return home. According to the former President, fare is expensive and he is fine inside his detention unit.
Recently, Vice Pres. Sara Duterte spoke on the slim physique of former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte inside the ICC detention facility. Based on a report on ABS-CBN News, the Vice President confirmed that her father is already “skin and bones” but she prefers him in slim physique.
“Payat siya. Sobrang payat siya na hindi niyo pa siya nakita na ganito kapayat. But para sa akin lang ha, he looks good na payat siya kesa ‘yung malaki ang tiyan,” she said.
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte added that the previous physique of her father, with a huge tummy, looks unhealthy. She is also worried about his cardiovascular health on his previous physique. Based on the report, the Vice President assured that the weight loss of former Pres. Duterte is mainly due to his loss of appetite.
“Loss of appetite. Siguro sa mga pangyayari, and of course, siguro kasi hindi traditonal Filipino food,” the Vice President said.
The Vice President is in The Hague from July 5 to July 23. Vice Pres. Sara Duterte also recently reaffirmed her absence in the upcoming 4th SONA of Marcos Jr.