Senator Bato dela Rosa Exits Senate Amid Gunfire Incident
Bato dela Rosa slipped out of Senate after gunfire incident — source
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Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa of the Philippines has reportedly left the Senate following a gunfire incident where armed men attempted to breach the chamber. This comes after an International Criminal Court warrant was issued against him related to the war on drugs under former President Rodrigo Duterte.
- 01Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa has left the Senate after a gunfire incident.
- 02Armed men attempted to enter the Senate, prompting warning shots from security.
- 03Dela Rosa was under protective custody due to an ICC warrant related to drug war allegations.
- 04Malacañang has ordered an investigation into the gunfire incident.
- 05No injuries were reported during the incident.
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Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, a key figure in the controversial war on drugs under former President Rodrigo Duterte, has reportedly slipped out of the Senate premises following a gunfire incident on Wednesday night in Manila, Philippines. Armed men allegedly attempted to enter the Senate chamber, leading to warning shots fired by the Senate Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms personnel. Malacañang, the presidential palace, confirmed that no government personnel were involved in the gunfire and has called for an investigation into the incident. Dela Rosa had been in protective custody after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for his arrest on May 11, 2023, in connection with his role in the drug war. As of Thursday, the Senate has not provided a definitive statement on his whereabouts.
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The incident raises concerns about security in government institutions and the ongoing implications of the drug war controversy in the Philippines.
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