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Palace believes Duterte’s health 'okay' despite weight loss
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro stated that former president Rodrigo Duterte is in stable condition despite appearing thinner while under detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.
Castro referenced an interview with Duterte's ex-wife, Elizabeth Zimmerman, who observed that he had lost a lot of weight, describing him as "skin and bones" during her last visit.
Zimmerman indicated that Duterte is no longer taking any maintenance medication and believes he is okay and healthy, attributing his weight loss to disliking the food at the detention facility.
Castro mentioned that Vice President Sara Duterte had previously shared similar updates regarding her father's health.
The public was assured that the ICC is responsible for monitoring former president Duterte's well-being.
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