In this episode of #OpenTalk, Caloy Conde speaks with psychiatrist Dr. Nuelle Duterte, niece of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, about the controversial claim that Duterte is suffering from “cognitive impairment” or early dementia.

Dr. Nuelle strongly doubts the claim, pointing out that:

-- Duterte's camp has not presented any independent professional evaluation of his mental health

-- Duterte appeared healthy just months ago.

-- His children, who often visit him in The Hague, have not confirmed any illness.

-- His daughter Kitty Duterte even posted that she saw her father recently and he was fine.

Instead, Dr. Nuelle suggests the “dementia” narrative is a legal defense strategy in Duterte’s ongoing trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity linked to the Philippine drug war and extrajudicial killings (EJKs).

The discussion also highlights:

-- The potential stigma this kind of claim creates around mental health.

-- The urgent need to focus on the victims and families of the drug war, rather than the former president’s alleged condition.

👉 Watch the full conversation for a different perspective on Duterte, mental health stigma, and accountability at the ICC.

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