Salvador Medialdea

Salvador Medialdea, former Executive Secretary and legal counsel for Rodrigo Duterte, was hospitalized in The Hague after falling ill during a visit to the former president at Scheveningen prison. He underwent heart surgery and has since been discharged but must remain in the Netherlands for six weeks of recovery. Medialdea's condition and hospitalization have raised concerns among Filipino officials and family members who are coordinating his care from afar.

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Last updated at April 10, 2025.

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