VP Sara Duterte’s Mother, Elizabeth Zimmerman, Touches Down in The Hague to Support Ex-Husband
ELIZABETH ZIMMERMAN – VP Sara Duterte’s mother, Elizabeth Zimmerman, has arrived in The Hague to show her support for her ex-husband, former President Rodrigo Duterte, as he faces legal proceedings at the International Criminal Court.
Elizabeth Zimmerman, the mother of Vice President Sara Duterte, has arrived in The Hague, Netherlands, to show her support for her ex-husband, former President Rodrigo Duterte. Zimmerman’s visit comes amid the ongoing legal proceedings involving the former president, who is currently detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention center.
Duterte was arrested following a warrant issued by the ICC in connection with an investigation into the alleged extrajudicial killings that occurred during his tenure as both president and mayor of Davao City. The ICC’s detention center is located within a Dutch prison complex in Scheveningen, on the outskirts of The Hague, where the former president is being held.
During her visit, Elizabeth Zimmerman was spotted with her daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, as they strolled through the streets of The Hague. Their appearance quickly garnered attention on social media, with Filipina content creator Mary Grace Castillo Janier, based in Paris, sharing photos of her meeting with the two.
This trip marks an important moment for Zimmerman, who has been a supportive figure in the Duterte family. Despite the controversial circumstances surrounding her ex-husband’s detention, Zimmerman’s presence in The Hague highlights the family’s continued efforts to stand by Duterte during this challenging time.
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Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest at the ICC follows the court’s decision to probe the deadly anti-drug campaign that he initiated during his presidency. The investigation has sparked debates both in the Philippines and internationally about the actions taken during Duterte’s leadership.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the Duterte family remains in the public eye, with Elizabeth Zimmerman’s visit serving as a gesture of solidarity for her ex-husband amidst the complex legal battle he faces.