Gunfire erupts in Philippine Senate amid ICC arrest bid for senator
Summary
Gunfire occurred inside the Philippine Senate as authorities tried to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa. He is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes related to the country’s past anti-drug campaign under former President Rodrigo Duterte.Key Facts
- Gunfire broke out inside the Philippine Senate building in Pasay, Metro Manila, during an attempted arrest.
- Senator Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the ICC on charges of crimes against humanity.
- The ICC charges relate to the alleged murder of at least 32 people during the 2016-2018 anti-drug crackdown.
- Dela Rosa is a former national police chief who led Duterte’s anti-drug operations.
- The arrest warrant was originally issued in November 2025 and unsealed by the ICC on May 11, 2026.
- Dela Rosa sought refuge in the Senate and was protected by allied senators during the arrest attempt.
- Senate President Alan Cayetano confirmed the gunfire but gave few details and criticized the actions against the Senate.
- The National Bureau of Investigation tried to arrest dela Rosa but failed as he escaped to the Senate hall.
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