Gatchalian has been elected as the new Senate President, following a leadership dispute. He conceded to the new leader, promising to uncover the truth. A political professor noted the relief but warned of continued challenges to the country's democracy.
The Philippine Senate's official website was defaced with a warning message from hacktivists, coinciding with a political crisis over leadership control within the chamber.
The arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada on corruption charges has created an 11-11 tie in the Philippine Senate, potentially stalling legislation and complicating Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio's impeachment trial.
Philippine Senate security officers are under investigation for firing weapons without provocation. Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC, briefly sought refuge in the Senate building last week. Initial findings identify Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca as firing the first shot.
The Philippine Senate has opened an impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte amid political turmoil. The trial follows a leadership change in the Senate and the re-emergence of a pro-Duterte senator wanted by the ICC. Duterte faces accusations of misusing public funds and threatening the president.
The Philippine Senate began an impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday, facing internal leadership battles and the aftermath of her father's ICC case. The trial could impact her 2028 presidential bid.
The Philippine Senate was locked down after gunfire erupted near Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC for alleged killings during Duterte's drug war. Dela Rosa, safe with security, faces calls for detention as the senate, controlled by Duterte allies, navigates tensions amid a feud with the current administration.
The Philippine Senate was locked down after gunfire was heard, with military personnel entering the building where Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC for alleged killings during Duterte's drug war, had sought refuge. No casualties were reported, and Dela Rosa is safe with security.
Gunshots rang out at the Philippine Senate while authorities attempted to arrest Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC for crimes against humanity related to the deadly drug crackdown under former Pres. Duterte. No injuries were reported.
The Philippine Senate was locked down with gunfire heard as Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC for alleged drug war crimes, sought refuge. No casualties reported; Dela Rosa is safe. Tensions rise amid political feud and impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Gunshots rang out at the Philippine Senate as troops attempted to arrest Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a former Duterte aide, over ICC charges for crimes against humanity, prompting a firefight and lockdown.
Gunshots rang out at the Philippine Senate as troops exchanged fire while attempting to arrest Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a former Duterte aide, over ICC charges for crimes against humanity related to Duterte's anti-drug campaign.
Gunshots rang out at the Philippine Senate in Manila as security forces moved to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC for crimes against humanity related to the former Duterte administration's drug war, prompting people to flee; no casualties were immediately reported.
Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa was once one of the most visible faces of Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs, a tough-talking national police chief who was seen as the hatchet man carrying out the former Philippine president’s crackdown against alleged criminals of the narcotics trade. Now a senator, Dela Rosa has somewhat fallen off the radar – for six months, he has not appeared for work after reports circulated that he could face arrest in connection with the International Criminal Court’s crimes...
