Duterte Ally Ronald Dela Rosa Escapes Senate After Gunfire Incident
Philippine Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a key ally of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has fled the Senate complex in Manila following a chaotic incident involving gunfire. Dela Rosa had been holed up in the chamber since Monday to evade an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court related to his role in the previous administration's drug war. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed Dela Rosa's departure early Thursday, describing it as occurring in the 'fog of war.' The escape follows shots fired within the Senate building on Wednesday night, which caused panic among journalists and staff but resulted in no injuries. Armed Forces Chief Romeo Brawner Jr. stated that the Senate’s Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms fired the shots, while President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. denied government involvement. This escalation highlights the deepening political rift between President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte, coinciding with economic struggles and public anger over fund misuse. The incident marks a significant low point for Philippine democratic institutions, with unaligned senators condemning the transformation of the legislative hall into a 'shooting range.'
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