The Philippines' ICC Standoff: A Reflection of Authoritarian Instability The Philippine Senate has been at the center of a dramatic standoff after gunshots were fired in chaotic scenes on Wednesday.
The incident raises questions about President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's administration and its relationship with the International Criminal Court (ICC).
At the heart of this story is Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former police chief under ex President Rodrigo Duterte, who faces charges of crimes against humanity.