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Philippine Senate guards probed for firing shots during senator's refuge

Philippine Senate guards are under investigation for discharging their firearms during an incident where a senator sought refuge within the building. The senator, a former national police chief associated with Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug campaign, was attempting to evade arrest. During the chaotic events, shots were fired, leading to senators seeking shelter, and the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms has been identified as the individual who fired the initial shot. AI

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Philippine Senate guards probed for firing shots during senator's refuge

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Philippine Senate guards investigated for firing shots as fugitive senator fled

    Security officers from the Philippine Senate are being investigated for firing their weapons without provocation as a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court sought refuge in the building, officials said on Tuesday. Senator Ronald dela Rosa briefly sought refuge in the…