Philippine Senate in lockdown after gunshots fired
Police commandos entered the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court had sought refuge.
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"We are not here to arrest Senator Dela Rosa. In fact, we are here to protect him. Let that be clear."
— Jonvic Remulla , Politician
Key People
The new senate president selected amidst the Senate's turmoil.
Bongbong Marcos is the current President of the Philippines.
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.
Current vice-president of the Philippines and daughter of Rodrigo Duterte.
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Police commandos entered the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court had sought refuge.
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