The Philippines' Dysfunctional Dance of Power: Senator's ICC Arrest Bid Ends in Gunfire The Philippine Senate, once a bastion of democratic representation, has become a battleground for power struggles and impunity.
On Wednesday evening, gunshots rang out as police and marines attempted to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who had taken refuge within the legislative building.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for dela Rosa, charging him with crimes against humanity related to his role in the "war on drugs".