Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa faces crimes against humanity charges over the drug war of Rodrigo Duterte, whom he had served as Philippine police chief

Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has locked himself inside his Senate office in order to avoid arrest and extradition to The Hague-based court.

The sound of gunshots rang out Wednesday evening inside the Philippine parliament, as a senator took refuge to resist arrest on allegations of crimes against humanity.