Trending Now - Gunfire Erupts in Philippine Senate Amid Senator's Arrest Attempt

WHO:

The Guardian - Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated, “We will find them,” referring to those responsible for the gunfire incident.

The Guardian - Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said, “I’m willing to face anyone who is going to serve the warrant … but do not do this.”

The Guardian - Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated, “We do not know who is behind this,” referring to the gunfire incident.

The Guardian - Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said, “We don’t know what’s happening, everyone is locked in their rooms now, we cannot go out.”

The Guardian - Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated, “I will not arrest Senator Bato. I am here to secure everyone.”

The Guardian - Dela Rosa has called for his supporters to gather in front of the Senate, stating, “Let us not allow another Filipino to be taken to The Hague.”

The Guardian - Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated, “I will not arrest Senator Bato. I am here to secure everyone.”

The Guardian - Dela Rosa, 64, is the former national police chief.

CNN - Senate Secretary Mark Llandro Mendoza reported no casualties from the gunfire incident.

CNN - Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano expressed uncertainty about the safety of his staff during a Facebook livestream.

CNN - Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano

CNN - Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a longtime ally of President Rodrigo Duterte

ABC News - Witnesses, including an Associated Press journalist

WHAT:

ABC News - The ICC unsealed an arrest warrant for Dela Rosa, charging him with the crime against humanity of murder of “no less than 32 persons” between July 2016 and the end of April 2018.

The Guardian - Dela Rosa has remained in the Senate since Monday’s pursuit, which was captured on the building’s CCTV.

The Guardian - Dela Rosa has filed an emergency petition to the Supreme Court asking it to block any attempt to send him to the ICC, with the court giving all parties 72 hours to respond.

The Guardian - The Senate Secretary, Mark Llandro Mendoza, reported that the situation was still being assessed after an undetermined number of law enforcers attempted to enter the building.

The Guardian - The chief of the military’s public affairs office, Xerxes Trinidad, confirmed military personnel were present to assist in securing the Senate, with some carrying assault rifles.

The Guardian - More than 10 military personnel in camouflage fatigues were present, some carrying assault rifles, according to Reuters.

The Guardian - Cayetano later said he had spoken to Marcos Jr, the president, who had informed him that no government personnel had been involved in the incident.

ABC News - Witnesses reported that the gunfire erupted while authorities were trying to arrest Dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity.

The Guardian - Dela Rosa has called for his supporters to gather in front of the Senate, stating, “I am appealing for peaceful support.”

The Guardian - The Senate has requested help from military personnel to “assist them in securing the facility.”

The Guardian - Dela Rosa has remained in the Senate since Monday’s pursuit, which was captured on the building’s CCTV.

The Guardian - The Senate Secretary, Mark Llandro Mendoza, reported that the situation was still being assessed after an undetermined number of law enforcers attempted to enter the building.

The Guardian - Dela Rosa has filed an emergency petition to the Supreme Court asking it to block any attempt to send him to the ICC, with the court giving all parties 72 hours to respond.

The Guardian - Dela Rosa has filed an emergency petition to the supreme court asking it to block any attempt to send him to the ICC.

The Guardian - The ICC arrest warrant accuses Dela Rosa of “authorising, condoning and promoting” the killings, providing weapons, promising impunity, and rewarding perpetrators.

CNN - Gunshots were reported during an attempt to arrest Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, who has been in protective custody since Monday.

ABC News - Witnesses reported that the gunfire erupted while authorities were trying to arrest Dela Rosa.

CNN - Gunshots were heard in the Philippine Senate building during an attempt to arrest Senator Ronald Dela Rosa.

ABC News - A burst of gunfire rang out in the Philippine Senate amid efforts to arrest Dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity.

ABC News - The ICC unsealed an arrest warrant for Dela Rosa, charging him with the crime against humanity of murder of “no less than 32 persons” between July 2016 and the end of April 2018.

WHERE:

CNN - Philippine Senate building

ABC News - Manila, Philippines

WHEN:

ABC News - The arrest warrant for Dela Rosa was originally issued in November.

WHY:

CNN - Dela Rosa is accused by prosecutors at the ICC of conspiring with Duterte in alleged crimes against humanity during a brutal anti-drug campaign.

HOW:

The Guardian - The chief of the military’s public affairs office, Xerxes Trinidad, confirmed military personnel were present to assist in securing the Senate, with some carrying assault rifles.

The Guardian - The chief of the military’s public affairs office, Xerxes Trinidad, confirmed military personnel were present to assist in securing the Senate.

The Guardian - More than 10 military personnel in camouflage fatigues were present, some carrying assault rifles, according to Reuters.

CNN - Riot police surrounded the Senate compound after local investigative unit officers failed to arrest Dela Rosa.

CNN - Dela Rosa was captured on CCTV running from local agents through the halls of the Senate.

ABC News - Dela Rosa has remained in protective custody by allied senators as authorities attempted to arrest him.

(UPDATED May 14, 2026 11:33 UTC)

The International Criminal Court has unsealed an arrest warrant for Dela Rosa, charging him with crimes against humanity for the murder of at least 32 individuals between July 2016 and April 2018. Dela Rosa, who has remained in the Senate despite the warrant, has filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court to block any extradition attempts, and the court has given all parties 72 hours to respond. Meanwhile, military personnel have been deployed to secure the Senate building, with reports indicating that over ten soldiers were present, some armed with assault rifles, as officials assessed the situation following an attempted entry by law enforcement.

(UPDATED May 14, 2026 04:16 UTC)

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has vowed, “We will find them,” referring to those responsible for a recent gunfire incident that occurred during an attempt to arrest Dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity. Witnesses reported that the chaos erupted as military personnel, some armed with assault rifles, were securing the Senate, while Dela Rosa called on his supporters to gather peacefully in front of the building. Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano expressed his readiness to confront anyone serving a warrant, urging them to proceed with caution.

(UPDATED May 14, 2026 01:35 UTC)

In response to a gunfire incident, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated, “We do not know who is behind this,” while Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano expressed concern, saying, “We don’t know what’s happening, everyone is locked in their rooms now, we cannot go out.” Meanwhile, Senator Dela Rosa has called on his supporters to gather peacefully in front of the Senate, and the Senate has requested military assistance to help secure the facility. The chief of the military’s public affairs office, Xerxes Trinidad, confirmed that military personnel were present to assist in this effort.

(UPDATED May 13, 2026 19:33 UTC)

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has announced that he will not arrest Senator Bato Dela Rosa, emphasizing his role in ensuring everyone's safety. Dela Rosa, who has been in the Senate since a recent incident captured on CCTV, is urging his supporters to gather outside the Senate to prevent any Filipino from being taken to The Hague. He has also filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court to block any attempts to send him to the International Criminal Court, with the court now giving all parties 72 hours to respond.

(UPDATED May 13, 2026 17:41 UTC)

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has announced that he will not arrest Senator Bato Dela Rosa, emphasizing his commitment to securing everyone involved. Dela Rosa, the former national police chief, has filed an emergency petition with the supreme court to block any attempts to send him to the International Criminal Court, where he faces an arrest warrant for allegedly authorizing and promoting killings. Reports indicate that over ten military personnel in camouflage fatigues, some armed with assault rifles, were present during this tense situation.

(UPDATED May 13, 2026 15:53 UTC)

Gunfire erupted during an attempt to arrest Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, who has been in protective custody since Monday, prompting riot police to surround the Senate compound after local investigative unit officers were unsuccessful. Senate Secretary Mark Llandro Mendoza reported that there were no casualties from the incident, while Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano expressed concerns about the safety of his staff during a Facebook livestream. Witnesses confirmed that the gunfire occurred as authorities were trying to carry out the arrest of Dela Rosa.

(UPDATED May 13, 2026 13:43 UTC)

Gunshots erupted in the Philippine Senate building during an attempt to arrest Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity. Dela Rosa, accused of conspiring with President Duterte in a brutal anti-drug campaign, was captured on CCTV fleeing local agents through the halls of the Senate, where he has been in protective custody by allied senators. The ICC had previously unsealed an arrest warrant for Dela Rosa, charging him with the murder of “no less than 32 persons” between July 2016 and the end of April 2018.