A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity has fled from the Senate, where he sought refuge to evade arrest, officials said on Thursday.Senator Ronald dela Rosa’s exit from the heavily guarded Senate came after volleys of gunshots were fired on Wednesday night by the building’s security personnel during an argument with a government agent, sparking chaos that apparently helped the senator to slip out.President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr made a late-night TV statement to ask the public to remain calm. A police investigation was under way, including into suspicions that the incident was instigated to provide dela Rosa a cover to escape.
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THU · 2026-05-14 · 12:09 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0514-76258
NSR-2026-0514-76258News Report·EN·Legal & Judicial
Philippine senator wanted by ICC flees from Senate
Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity, has fled the Senate building. His escape occurred on Wednesday night amidst chaos caused by gunshots fired by security personnel during an argument with a government agent.
Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-14 · 12:09 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity, has fled the Senate building. His escape occurred on Wednesday night amidst chaos caused by gunshots fired by security personnel during an argument with a government agent. Officials stated that the senator sought refuge in the Senate to evade arrest. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. addressed the nation, urging calm, while a police investigation is underway to determine if the incident was orchestrated to facilitate dela Rosa's escape.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr asked the public to remain calm.
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Philippine senator wanted by the ICC for alleged crime against humanity fled from the Senate.
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Senator Ronald dela Rosa exited the Senate after gunshots were fired during an argument.
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The incident may have been instigated to provide dela Rosa cover to escape.
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Ronald dela Rosa person · Key Player
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International Criminal Court organization · Context
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Philippines location · Context
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Ferdinand Marcos Jr. person
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security personnel organization
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government agent person
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crime against humanity event · Context
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