Philippines' Senate Siege Exposes Authoritarian Tendencies of Duterte Era Legacy As gunfire echoed through the Philippine Senate building, a dramatic standoff unfolded between law enforcement and Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a high profile fugitive wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity.
Dela Rosa's presence highlights the ongoing struggle for accountability in the country.
During his tenure as police chief under President Rodrigo Duterte, del Rosa oversaw a brutal crackdown on suspected drug dealers and users, resulting in thousands of deaths.