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Gunshots Prompt Military Storming Senate After ICC Warrant

5/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Military and police forces entered the Philippine Senate building after gunshots were heard, locking down the chamber.
The International Criminal Court issued a May 13 arrest warrant charging Senator Ronald dela Rosa with crimes against humanity for at least 32 murders, a charge he vows to fight by filing an emergency petition with the Supreme Court.
Senate President Alan Cayetano said the chamber was under attack and urged calm.

History

Historical Context

After the ICC issued its first arrest warrant in July 2005 against Congolese rebel Thomas Lubanga—later sentenced to 14 years—the court expanded to high-profile figures such as former Liberian President Charles Taylor in 2003. The May 13 2024 warrant for Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa therefore follows a two-decade pattern of targeting senior officials for war-related crimes.

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Story summary

Military and police forces entered the Philippine Senate building after gunshots were heard, locking down the chamber.
The International Criminal Court issued a May 13 arrest warrant charging Senator Ronald dela Rosa with crimes against humanity for at least 32 murders, a charge he vows to fight by filing an emergency petition with the Supreme Court.
Senate President Alan Cayetano said the chamber was under attack and urged calm.

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