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Members of the media react as gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate, as chaos mounted in anticipation of an attempt to arrest a top senator wanted by the International Criminal Court, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, May 13, 2026.
Reuters / Eloisa Lopez
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman asked the Senate Public Information and Relations Bureau (PRIB) for a list of media personnel present during the incidents at the Senate last week.
In a letter sent to the PRIB on Tuesday, May 19, the Ombudsman requested a list of media personnel who are on the Senate premises on May 13 and 14. It also asked for the logbook showing the media personnel's of login and logout times.
"In case the requested documents are not available, may we request a Certification under oath explaining the reason/s therefor," the Ombudsman's letter read.
"Rest assured that any documents and information to be submitted will be treated with utmost confidentiality," it added.
It can be recalled that on May 13, media personnel had gathered behind members of the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms before the shooting incident.
When shots were fired, members of the press scrambled. Some went outside the Senate building, while others remained inside. No casualties were reported.
On May 15, the Ombudsman issued a preventive suspension order against Acting Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Mao Aplasca. The Senate received the order on May 18.
