Senate Shield: Philippines' Democratic Norms Eroded by Duterte Bloc's Tactics The recent gunfire in the Philippine Senate has left many wondering about the state of democracy in the country.
A standoff between Senator Dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity, and authorities attempting to serve an arrest warrant has highlighted a larger issue: the erosion of democratic norms under the Duterte bloc.
The incident reveals the extent to which President Duterte's allies will go to protect their own interests.