Gunshots fired in Philippine Senate where lawmaker wanted by ICC is holed up
BBC News·May 13, 2026


Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former Philippine police chief, has taken refuge in the Philippine Senate to avoid arrest. Dela Rosa is wanted by the International Criminal Court for his role in enforcing former President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial drug war. Gunshots were fired outside the Senate, where dela Rosa is currently holed up, as authorities attempted to serve him with an arrest warrant. The situation remains tense as dela Rosa's supporters and law enforcement engage in a standoff.
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