The Philippine Senator Behind the Bloodshed: A Tale of Two Men The recent shoot out at the Philippine Senate has brought international attention to allegations of human rights abuses committed during the country's war on drugs, which was championed by former President Rodrigo Duterte and his trusted ally, Senator Ronald dela Rosa.
Dela Rosa, accused by the International Criminal Court (ICC) of crimes against humanity, is at the center of this scandal.
As police chief under Duterte, dela Rosa launched "Project Double Barrel," a deadly campaign that targeted suspected drug dealers.