Philippines' Supreme Court Gambit: A Test of Sovereignty and Accountability The Philippine government's decision to ask its Supreme Court to deny Senator Ronald dela Rosa's petition to stop his arrest is a brazen assertion of executive power that raises troubling questions about the country's commitment to upholding international law and confronting its dark past.
At stake is not only the senator's personal freedom but also the Philippines' reputation as a nation that respects human rights.
Dela Rosa, a key figure in Rodrigo Duterte's brutal anti drug campaign, has been hiding for six months before finally showing up at the Senate.