Holed Up Philippine Senator Courts Support Over Police Standoff The standoff between Senator Leila de Lima and police in the Philippines has reached a critical juncture, sparking concerns about human rights, press freedom, and the country's judicial system.
De Lima's nearly six years of detention on corruption charges have raised questions about the rule of law in the Philippines and the selective application of justice.
De Lima was arrested in 2017 on charges of conspiracy to commit illegal drugs and money laundering.