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Ronald dela Rosa
![Extending Their Call of Duty? Ex-Police Officers Running for Office in the Philippines Extending Their Call of Duty? Ex-Police Officers Running for Office in the Philippines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-08-06-1.jpg)
Extending Their Call of Duty? Ex-Police Officers Running for Office in the Philippines
By Kevin Nielsen Agojo
Many former Philippine National Police officers have used their service as a springboard into elected office.
![Philippines Names Police Chief Who Oversaw Bloodshed, Ignored Lockdown Rules Philippines Names Police Chief Who Oversaw Bloodshed, Ignored Lockdown Rules](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-11-13-1.jpg)
Philippines Names Police Chief Who Oversaw Bloodshed, Ignored Lockdown Rules
By Nick Aspinwall
The appointment this week of Debold Sinas is another worrying sign for human rights in the Philippines.
![Don’t Worry About the Philippines' New Senate Don’t Worry About the Philippines' New Senate](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19142698406063.jpg)
Don’t Worry About the Philippines' New Senate
By Lucio Blanco Pitlo III
The incoming Senate’s makeup tilts toward the president’s allies but it’s far from an obituary for Philippine democracy.
![Duterte-Backed Candidates Win Big in Philippines' Midterm Elections Duterte-Backed Candidates Win Big in Philippines' Midterm Elections](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19142304032909.jpg)
Duterte-Backed Candidates Win Big in Philippines' Midterm Elections
By Jim Gomez
Not only did Duterte's allies dominate the Senate races, but the opposition was completely shut out.
![What’s Next for the Philippines’ New Police Helicopters? What’s Next for the Philippines’ New Police Helicopters?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ronald__bato__dela_rosa_in_saf_uniform.jpg)
What’s Next for the Philippines’ New Police Helicopters?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent delivery has put the spotlight on the growing role of the police force as well as a capability that has been the subject of recent controversy.
![Duterte’s Drug War in the Philippines: New Campaign, Old Problems Duterte’s Drug War in the Philippines: New Campaign, Old Problems](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-duterte-russia-philippines.jpg)
Duterte’s Drug War in the Philippines: New Campaign, Old Problems
By Mong Palatino
The reloaded war continues to face some familiar challenges.
![Duterte's 'War on Drugs' in the Philippines: By the Numbers Duterte's 'War on Drugs' in the Philippines: By the Numbers](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-24_14-26-38.jpg)
Duterte's 'War on Drugs' in the Philippines: By the Numbers
By Mong Palatino
A closer look at how a controversial campaign is faring thus far.
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