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PNP stands by Senate gunfire, Bato 'escape' probe results

Published Jun 1, 2026 02:31 pm
PNP chief gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr turns over to DOJ Secretary Fredderick Vida the result of the police investigation into the Senate gunfire incident on May 13, 2026.
PNP chief gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr turns over to DOJ Secretary Fredderick Vida the result of the police investigation into the Senate gunfire incident on May 13, 2026.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) stood by the results of its investigation into the gunfire that rocked the Senate on May 13 and the ensuing escape of Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa a few hours later.
PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. emphasized that the PNP is always ready for any scrutiny in relation to the incident report and the conduct of their own investigation into the incident amid calls from Senate leadership for an independent inquiry.
“Our investigation report was a product of meticulous work and dedication of our personnel to establish what really happened based on the pieces of evidence obtained. We are ready to explain, and we are ready for any scrutiny,” said Nartatez.
The statement came amid reports that the Senate leadership is pushing for a separate investigation through the Senate Committee on Public Order.
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano earlier said there is a need to get a full picture of the incident, as he claimed that President Marcos may have been fed with wrong information on the incident.
Marcos earlier said that the Senate gunfire was fake.
Based on the report, officials from the PNP, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will be summoned to shed light on the matter.
While different institutions prepare to conduct parallel investigations, Nartatez maintained that its own findings were grounded in technical work.
The two main incidents investigated by the PNP were the Senate gunfire and the incident caught in the CCTV showing Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa leaving the Senate.
Nartatez said they already submitted its findings in relation to the two incidents to the DOJ which earlier tapped the police to assist in the conduct of investigation aimed at establishing all the circumstances before, during and after the Senate gun-related incident.
He said it is up to the DOJ to assess the investigation report for any legal moves it would take.
The CIDG earlier rejected claims that the Senate was under attack on May 13. Later, it said the Senate gunfire and Dela Rosa escape were related.
“We in the PNP will always submit to lawful and rules-based processes, and our investigators are committed to fully cooperate with any investigating body in the spirit of truth and transparency,” said Nartatez.

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