Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate where authorities have tried to arrest a senator

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Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate where authorities have tried to arrest a senator

Updated 22 hours ago
Washington Times
France 24
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A burst of gunfire rang out Wednesday night in the Philippine Senate, where authorities have tried to arrest a senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for a charge of crime against humanity, an. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate where authorities have tried to arrest a senator
Washington Times
Washington Times
Leaning right
5/13/2026

Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate where authorities have tried to arrest a senator

MANILA, Philippines — A burst of gunfire rang out Wednesday night in the Philippine Senate , where authorities have tried to arrest a senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for a charge of crime against humanity, an Associated Press journalist and other witnesses said. It wasn’t immediately clear.

Gunshots fired in standoff at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect
France 24
France 24
Leaning left
5/13/2026

Gunshots fired in standoff at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect

Gunshots broke out at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday and people ran for cover after a top politician wanted by the International Criminal Court said his arrest was imminent and security forces entered the building. Senator Ronald ​dela Rosa, a former ‌police chief who was the main enforcer of ex-Philippine.