Close up image of an exasperated Philippine senator Ronald dela Rosa

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Gunshots Heard at Philippine Senate Where Lawmaker Is Holed Up

Updated 23 hours ago
Bloomberg
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Gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday where a lawmaker wanted by the International Criminal Court is holed up, according to livestreamed footage from local media. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include BBC News, Bloomberg.

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Gunshots Heard at Philippine Senate Where Lawmaker Is Holed Up
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
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5/13/2026

Gunshots Heard at Philippine Senate Where Lawmaker Is Holed Up

Gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday where a lawmaker wanted by the International Criminal Court is holed up, according to livestreamed footage from local media.

Close up image of an exasperated Philippine senator Ronald dela Rosa
BBC News
BBC News
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5/13/2026

Philippine Senate in lockdown after gunshots fired

The Philippine Senate was locked down with military personnel seen entering the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) had sought refuge. Rounds of gunfire were heard but officials have not revealed who fired the shots. They said there were no casualties. Senator Ronald Dela Rosa.