Ombudsman: Senate sgt-at-arms ‘dismissed’
The Philippine Ombudsman has dismissed former Senate sergeant-at-arms Mao Ranada Aplasca following an investigation into a May 2026 shooting incident at the Senate. The incident occurred during a period of political instability involving Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa.
TAKING COVER: Senate security forces, including several Marines, take cover as gunfire erupts inside the building on May 13, 2026, as seen in these RTVM screen grabs. MANILA, Philippines - After filing separate plunder charges against Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Rodante Marcoleta, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Saturday that he had also dismissed from the service the former acting Senate sergeant-at-arms , who allegedly triggered the gunfire that rattled the Senate in May.
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