Fact Check: Authorities Confirm No Casualties in Senate Shooting Incident
Authorities have debunked false online claims alleging multiple deaths following a shooting incident at the Philippine Senate on May 13, 2026. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, Senate Secretary Mark Llandro Mendoza, and Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano all confirmed that there were no reported casualties, stating that everyone involved was safe. The misinformation spread rapidly across social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook, partly fueled by a now-deleted post from Representative Francisco Barzaga. The incident occurred amid a lockdown triggered by an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Senator Bato dela Rosa for alleged crimes against humanity during former President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war. The shooting reportedly began when a Senate Sergeant-at-Arms fired a warning shot at a National Bureau of Investigation agent attempting to execute the warrant. While dela Rosa had been holed up in the Senate building, credible sources indicate he evaded arrest and left the premises hours after the confrontation. This fact check clarifies the situation, countering viral disinformation regarding fatalities.
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