MANILA, Philippines — Former president Rodrigo Duterte has collapsed twice while in detention at The Hague, his lawyer Nicholas Kaufman, said Monday. Kaufman said the former president suffers from severe short-term memory loss but retains long-term recollections. “He is frail and has collapsed twice while in detention. His condition must be handled with respect and caution,” Kaufman said. He noted that a separate medical report has been filed to support arguments for Duterte's interim release, after the court previously dismissed evidence of the former president's physical and cognitive vulnerabilities. Kaufman said that Duterte’s health has been extensively documented, with medical reports detailing age-related conditions and neurological challenges. While he retains long-term memory, his short-term recollection is impaired, complicating his ability to provide consistent instructions to counsel. “He is considerably weaker, frailer, and grayer. We are not presenting him publicly just for demonstration,” Kaufman said, referring to preparations for the start of hearings at the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC will begin hearings on Monday to determine if Duterte should stand trial for crimes against humanity related to his deadly war on drugs.