Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate, people told to take cover - Reuters
Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate, people told to take cover Reuters
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"The emotions are high here. This is the Senate of the Philippines and we are allegedly under attack."
— Alan Cayetano , Politician
"I am appealing to you, I hope you can help me. Do not allow another Filipino to be brought to The Hague."
— Ronald Dela Rosa , Politician
"I am appealing to you, I hope you can help me. Do not allow another Filipino to be brought to The Hague."
— Ronald Dela Rosa , Politician
"I am appealing to you, I hope you can help me. Do not allow another Filipino to be brought to The Hague."
— Ronald Dela Rosa , Politician
"We are under attack."
— Alan Peter Cayetano , Politician
Key People
Alan Cayetano is the Senate President of the Philippines.
The new senate president selected amidst the Senate's turmoil.
Philippine Interior Minister.
Rodrigo Duterte is a former president of the Philippines.
A Filipino senator who oversaw the deadly war on drugs during former president Rodrigo Duterte's administration.
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Gunfire erupted in the Philippine Senate during an attempted arrest of Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity. The incident's cause and any injuries remain unclear.
Volleys of gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate as chaos mounted in anticipation of an attempt to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court. The situation remains unclear, with military personnel present at the scene.
Over a dozen gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate, prompting people to seek cover. Military personnel were seen inside the building amid an attempted arrest of Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the International Criminal Court.
Gunshots were heard inside the Philippine Senate as military personnel were deployed in anticipation of an attempt to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of crimes against humanity.
Shots were fired at the Philippine Senate, but no casualties were reported. Senate Secretary Mark Llandro Mendoza stated that the situation is still being assessed and that everyone inside the Senate building is safe.
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