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Gunfire in Philippines Senate as Duterte aide Ronald dela Rosa evades arrest amid chaos
International
Published on 13 May 2026
Shots ring out while the senator stays inside
Chaos erupted inside the Philippine Senate as gunfire broke out during an attempted arrest of Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a Duterte aide linked to an ICC fugitive situation. Witnesses reported the shots occurred while dela Rosa remained in the building under protective custody by allied lawmakers, escalating tensions and sparking an emergency response.
- Gunfire erupted during an attempted detention of Senator Ronald dela Rosa
- Reports say dela Rosa stayed inside under allied lawmakers security
- The incident heightened turmoil around Philippines legal and ICC-linked issues
- Witness accounts point to escalating unrest inside the Senate itself
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