Former president Rodrigo Duterte is accepting the International Criminal Court (ICC) rulings against him and has chosen to leave his fate to God, his daughter Veronica “Kitty” Duterte said.

“He knows about the decision already… so far, he is accepting of it,” Kitty told Facebook personality Alvin and Tourism after visiting her father in detention.

She said Duterte remains guided by faith amid the developments in his case.

“Wala tayong magawa eh, leave it up to God (There’s nothing we can do, leave it up to God),” she quoted him as saying.

Kitty Duterte said the family had anticipated the outcome of the ICC rulings.

“Disappointed, but not surprised,” she said.

She added that they have learned to prepare for the worst.

“We are always expecting the worst… that’s the only way to be prepared,” she said.

Despite the setback, Duterte maintained a message of resilience for his supporters.

“He said… ‘Always Invictus and my deep gratitude to all of you,’” Kitty said.

She also urged supporters to embody the same strength.

“If you love him, then try your best to be like him. Invictus, as always,” she added.

In a separate interview with members of the international media in The Hague, Kitty admitted that despite the former president being in good condition, she worries about him as the case moves toward trial.

“I worry a lot… our papa is 81 years old,” she said.

She noted that age has begun to affect him, particularly his memory and physical balance.

“The biggest change is his memory. He’s still sharp—very intelligent man. But who's the same at 81?” Kitty said.

“So his memory and his health, his balance, he walks slowly with a cane. He tries to be careful, but it's different amidst old age,” she added.

Duterte spends his days doing simple routines inside the detention facility.

“He watches TV, he reads books… and for the most part, he just looks out the window and hopes for the best,” Kitty said.

She added that he continues to keep up with international news but avoids unnecessary stress.

The former president also relayed a message to his family.

“Protect the name and work for the people,” Kitty said, quoting her father.

She said family members are taking turns visiting him and will continue to do so.

Kitty said she avoids discussing the case with her father during visits.

“I do not initiate conversations… because it might ruin his mood,” she said.

She also refused to comment publicly on the case.

“I do not really comment with regards to the ongoing ICC case of his because I do not want to cause any problems for our family, and especially for him who's inside,” the younger Duterte said.

The ICC has confirmed charges of crimes against humanity against Duterte, allowing the case to proceed to trial, where his guilt or innocence will be determined.