Philippine Senate Siege: A Proxy War for Accountability Gunshots fired at the Philippine Senate have sent shockwaves across the country, but beneath the chaotic scene lies a more sinister struggle for accountability.
The drama unfolding in Manila is not just about the arrest of Ronald dela Rosa, former police chief and close ally of ex President Rodrigo Duterte; it's also about who will be held responsible for thousands of lives lost during the government's brutal "war on drugs.
" The arrival of over 10 military personnel at the Senate building, some carrying assault rifles, is a stark reminder that power struggles in the Philippines are often marked by violence and intimidation.