Duterte’s Partner Honeylet Avanceña Arrives in The Hague for his Birthday
HONEYLET AVANCEÑA – The common-law wife of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte advised their supporters to keep going as nothing is impossible with God.
Former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte is currently detained in the Hague Penitentiary Institution for more than a week now. Vice Pres. Sara Duterte said former Pres. Duterte was released from the hospital wing of the detention facility and is now under a regular detention.
Duterte made his initial appearance before the pre-trial chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) last March 15. The confirmation of the charges against him is set on September 23. There are still no details if the camp of the former President will file for an interim release.
Former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte is celebrating his 80th birthday today. Ahead of his birthday, his common-law wife, Honeylet Avanceña, and daughter, Kitty Duterte, arrived in The Hague, Netherlands.
However, it is still not clear if Honeylet Avanceña and Kitty Duterte have been allowed by the ICC to see former Pres. Duterte. Based on a report on ABS-CBN News, both Vice Pres. Sara Duterte and Honeylet were seen at the ICC reception ahead of the birthday of the former President.
According to Vice Pres. Duterte, she and her father were not able to see each other and they were just there to get some of his things that do not fit in his detention room. Based on the report, after a few minutes, Honeylet arrived but also left the reception area after a few minutes.
Honeylet Avanceña was reportedly emotional upon seeing the supporters of former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte. She hugged some of them and expressed her gratitude for their support to the former Chief Executive. Based on the report, she also gave a statement.
“Padayon lang. Walang imposible sa Ginoo,” Duterte’s partner said.
Honeylet was also seen talking to one of the legal counsels of former Pres. Duterte. Previously, Vice Pres. Sara Duterte said she will set the ICC legal team of her father, introduce them to her brothers and to Honeylet, and go home to the country.
Amid the issue, former presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo expressed his belief that if former Pres. Duterte will die during detention, it may result to VP Sara’s presidency.