Dela Rosa in the news as Duterte-era figure returns to spotlight amid impeachment chatter and political tempers; ex-PNP chief, now senator since 2019.
Sara Duterte, daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, announced her candidacy for Philippine president, citing a commitment to serve amid ongoing legal issues and political rivalry. Her campaign comes as her family faces international legal proceedings related to Duterte's controversial drug war.
Senator Ronald dela Rosa has taken protective custody in the Philippine Senate after an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, originally issued in November, was unsealed. He has said he will exhaust legal remedies and his allies have placed the Senate on lockdown; police and NBI agents have been prevented from arresting him inside the chamber.