Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s common-law wife, Honeylet Avanceña, and their daughter, Veronica “Kitty” Duterte, were spotted outside the Scheveningen Prison in The Hague, Netherlands. Their visit took place just two days before Duterte’s birthday on Friday, March 28.
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The visit came after Vice President Sara Duterte recently revealed that other family members would also be traveling to the Netherlands to mark the former president’s upcoming birthday. Although the details of their visit were not disclosed, sources confirmed that Avanceña and Kitty Duterte visited the facility where the former president is being held under the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Duterte is currently detained at the Scheveningen Prison, a detention center for individuals facing trial at the ICC. He is facing charges of crimes against humanity due to the controversial “war on drugs” that claimed thousands of lives during his presidency. The ICC authorized the continuation of its investigation into Duterte’s anti-drug campaign, citing that the Philippine government had not provided sufficient evidence of genuine efforts to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the extrajudicial killings.
Reports suggest that Avanceña and her daughter arrived in the Netherlands earlier this week to spend time with Duterte before his birthday. Their appearance outside the detention facility drew attention from both local and international media. Duterte’s family has remained relatively silent regarding his ongoing legal battles, focusing instead on expressing their support for the former president.
Vice President Sara Duterte, Duterte’s daughter with former wife Elizabeth Zimmerman, previously confirmed her intent to visit her father in the Netherlands along with other family members. She emphasized the importance of family solidarity during these challenging times.
Meanwhile, public reactions in the Philippines remain divided. Supporters continue to express loyalty and admiration for Duterte’s leadership, while critics highlight the need for accountability for alleged human rights violations. The ICC investigation has placed the Duterte family under intense global scrutiny, raising concerns about the implications of the case on the country’s international reputation.
As Duterte marks another year, his detention at the ICC and the ongoing investigation serve as a reminder of the complex and controversial legacy he leaves behind.
I think former president duterte is at home in ICC prison. Comfort and luxury at its finest for a peisoner.