Philippines senator's arrest could gridlock policy
A high-profile arrest of a senator is threatening to polarise Philippines politics
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- Competing claims
- Settling scores?
- Vice-President
- Liberal Party
- International organisations
- Senatorial spat
- Policy implications
- New majority
- Drug war
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_350.jpg "Policemen escort Philippine Senator Leila De Lima after appearing in court in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila (Reuters/Erik De Castro)")