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Gunfire Rings in Philippine Senate; No Injuries, Investigation Launched

5/13/2026

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Gunshots were fired inside the Philippine Senate in Manila, leaving Senator Ronald Dela Rosa unharmed.
Senate leader Alan Peter Cayetano declared the chamber under attack after the gunfire.
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said no arrests would be made, and NBI chief Melvin Matibag said his agency did not fire the shots.
Senate Secretary Mark Llandro Mendoza announced a lockdown, promised an investigation, and scheduled a Senate session for Thursday.

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Gunshots were fired inside the Philippine Senate in Manila, leaving Senator Ronald Dela Rosa unharmed.
Senate leader Alan Peter Cayetano declared the chamber under attack after the gunfire.
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said no arrests would be made, and NBI chief Melvin Matibag said his agency did not fire the shots.
Senate Secretary Mark Llandro Mendoza announced a lockdown, promised an investigation, and scheduled a Senate session for Thursday.