Philippine President Marcos Calls Emergency Meeting After Senate Shooting Chaos

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. convened an emergency meeting with government and security chiefs on May 14, 2026, following a chaotic shooting incident at the Senate building in Manila. The violence erupted late on May 13 as Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, a key enforcer of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, took refuge inside the legislature to avoid arrest under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. Gunfire caused panic among lawmakers and staff, prompting a heavy security response from police and marines. Police spokesperson Randulf Tuano confirmed that one individual was detained and investigations are ongoing, with bullet casings and assault rifle magazines recovered. Dela Rosa, wanted for crimes against humanity, stated he would exhaust all legal remedies to block his transfer to The Hague. The incident intensifies political tensions in the Philippines, occurring shortly after the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, whose alliance with Marcos has collapsed. While officials deny issuing an immediate arrest order for Dela Rosa, the situation remains volatile as authorities investigate who fired the shots and attempted to breach the Senate.