PINAPURIHAN ni House Senior Deputy Speaker at Pampanga 3rd District Rep Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. ang embahada ng Pilipinas sa the Hague sa kanilang pag-asiste kay dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte at kanyang mga kasama, kabilang si dating Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea.

“We commend the embassy and its staff for extending assistance. We believe it was part of their job – to help any Filipino in distress in their assigned area, whether he is a former official or ordinary overseas Filipino worker or tourist,” ani Gonzales.

Ayon kay Gonzales, ito ay pagpapakita na ginagawa ng gobyerno ang tungkulin nito na tulungan ang ating mga kababayan doon.

Sabi pa ni Gonzales na ang pagkilos na ito ng ating embahada ay nagpapakita ng malasakit ng administrasyong Marcos at pagsunod sa international humanitarian law.

Dagdag pa niya, ang pananatili ng dating pangulo sa The Hague ay magbibigay sa kanya ng pagkakataong mailahad ang kanyang panig sa tamang forum kaugnay ng mga kinakaharap nitong akusasyon.

“As a legislator, I remain steadfast in upholding the principles of international law, ensuring that our policies and decisions not only align with our legal obligations but also uphold the highest global standards of justice, accountability, and cooperation,” giit niya.

Batay sa ulat, nagbigay ng consular assistance ang embahada ng Pilipinas sa The Hague para sa dating Pangulo at kanyang mga kasamahan.

“In view of the winter season in Europe, the Embassy prepared, procured and delivered winter clothing, change of clothes and care packages for the former President,” saad ng embahada sa isang kalatas.

“Upon the Embassy’s representation, the Netherlands’ Immigration Authorities granted those who escorted the former President, including the latter’s nurse and aide, two-day visas to enable them to rest and recover for their return flight,” sabi pa rito.

Binigyan din ng 15 araw na visa si dating Executive Secretary Medialdea.