Dev Flores

Following the shooting incident in the Senate building last Wednesday night, May 13, 2026, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is currently conducting an investigation.

The Pasay PNP, together with the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, is in charge of the investigation into the incident, while the Anti-Cybercrime Group handles the CCTV footage reserves. 

According to PNP-PIO Chief PBGen. Randulf Tuaño, three institutional units provide security inside the Senate building - the Office of the Sergeant at Arms (OSAA), Police Security and Protection Group (PSGP), and the Marines; they undergo a paraffin test.

“Pag makaraan po na makalabas today yung mga paraffin exam na isinagawa, at tsaka yung mga forensic na ginawa po ng FG, makikita po natin, kung kanino pong firearms yung magmamatch,” he said

The trajectory of the bullet shots is also included in the investigation.

“Initially, kausap po natin yung mga taga-SOCO, nagtataka po sila sapagkat yung mga trajectory na nakikita niyo po sa larawan ay masyado pong mataas o pataas po siya,” according to PBGen. Tuaño

Also, a magazine and a M-16 rifle were recovered from the alleged NBI volunteer involved in the incident. An individual was arrested and will face different violations, including Illegal Possession of Ammunition, Alarms and Scandal, and others, according to PBGen. Tuaño.

This is a developing story

With reports from Lea Ylagan

The House Prosecution team is ongoing with their preparations for the upcoming impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte; that was confirmed by the three members - Representatives Leila De Lima, Chel Diokno, and Joel Chua.

The prosecution panel members will be divided based on the four articles of impeachment submitted to the upper chamber.

“Per article mayroong assigned team. We’re starting na nga and si for us, ‘yong mga team meetings, focused preparation, focused sa discussion on the articles,” according to Rep. Leila De Lima

According to the prosecution members, they meet almost every day, for the preparation, except on weekends.

The convening of the Senate impeachment court will begin on May 18, 2026; Bicol-Saro Partylist and House prosecution panel member Rep. Terry Ridon confirmed that the panel will attend on the mentioned date. 

“The House prosecution panel will attend the convening of the Senate impeachment court on Monday, May 18.

With reports from Rosalie Coz

The Department of Information and Technology (DICT) monitors cyberspace following the shooting incident in the Senate last night, May 13, 2026.

The instensified monitoring of the agency is accompanied by the Cybercrime Investigation Coordinating Center (CICC).

According to DICT Secretary Henry Aguda, certain consequences will be imposed on those spreading fake news and misinformation, which may create additional tension following the incident.

The Secretary also mentioned that there is no room for spreading fake news and unverified information amidst tension.

"Sa panahon ng tensyon at pangamba, walang puwang ang pagpapakalat ng mga fake news at mga hindi beripikadong impormasyon, mga edited videos at mga mapanlinlang na mga post na magdadagdag ng kalituhan at takot sa publiko. Gaya ng sabi ng ating Pangulo, kalma lang po tayo,” he said

[“In times of tension and fear, there is no room for spreading fake news and unverified information, edited videos, and misleading posts that will only add confusion and fear to the public. As our President said, let us just all stay calm.”]

Minority Senators Risa Hontiveros, Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, Vicente “Tito” Sotto, Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, and Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino have filed proposed Senate Resolution 395, urging Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa to surrender to authorities following the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

The resolution states that the Senate doesn’t have the authority to grant protective custody.

For Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, all legal remedies within the Philippines should be used first. 

“Senator Bato should be given the opportunity to exhaust all legal remedies,” he said

In an interview, Sen. Bato dela Rosa responded to the resolution filed by the minority, saying:

"Hindi ko pa nabasa. Pero kung ang meant niyan ay pag-surrender, makiusap rin ako sa kanila na huwag masyado kayong atat na atat na makulong ako. Hintayin lang ninyo. Pabigyan lang niyo ako ng tsansa na i-avail yung remaining legal remedies na puwede kong i-avail. So, huwag din silang atat na atat."

With reports from Jed Nerecina

Armed Forces of the Philippines General Romeo Brawner Jr. stated that the gunshots heard inside the senate building did not come from their group.

The Marine Security and Escort Group personnel at the building on Wednesday night (May 13, 2026) were on duty as the Senate’s security detachment.

According to Brawner, the Office of the Sergeant at Arms (OSAA) allegedly started the gunfire. Based on the confirmation report from the commander deployed that night, the AFP didn’t initiate the gunshot.

He further stated that the incident wouldn’t lead to destabilization, as it is clear in the directive that all military personnel should remain calm, disciplined, and professional.