Commentary
Philippine Senate Lockdown Reflects Rising Political Tensions Amid Stable Policy Outlook
The BGA Philippines team, led by Managing Director Victor Andres Manhit, wrote an update on the country's recent Senate incident. Context The lockdown of the Philippine Senate May 13 rapidly escalated from reports of a possible arrest operation involving Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa into a broader institutional confrontation. The incident involved the Senate, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP). It also coincided with the formal transmittal of the … Continue Reading
Victor Andres Manhit
