‘Bato’ de la Rosa’s quiet retreat as ICC warrant looms over his past
Former Philippine National Police chief and senator Ronald 'Bato' de la Rosa is attempting to keep a low profile, a stark contrast to his past boldness. Meanwhile, the song 'Yesterday' by The Beatles is being used to explore the fears and inconsistencies of those involved in the controversial 'tokhang' operations.
De la Rosa, once known for his tough stance on crime and dismissive attitude towards human rights objections, is now trying to make his presence scarce. This shift comes amidst reports of an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant against him, related to his past actions as police chief of Davao City and head of the PNP.
In a surprising turn of events, Sara Duterte, daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte and now Vice President, is leading calls for the resignation of President Bongbong Marcos. This is a significant change from her previous support for him. Her stance, along with that of Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson, has provided legal and moral support to de la Rosa.
The past actions and statements of public figures can indeed come back to haunt them, especially in the age of easy online information access. De la Rosa's past actions, including dismissing human rights objections and daring critics like former Senator Sonny Trillanes, are now under scrutiny.
In an unexpected twist, Senator Allan Peter Cayetano is now defending de la Rosa's human rights. This is a departure from his previous stance of twisting logic to dismiss human rights concerns.
The past actions of public figures can have far-reaching consequences, as seen in the case of Ronald 'Bato' de la Rosa. Meanwhile, the shifting political landscape, as seen in the changing stance of Sara Duterte, continues to shape the Philippines' political scene. The ease of accessing information online ensures that the actions and statements of public figures remain under scrutiny.
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