Ombudsman Suspends Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Over Shooting

The Ombudsman has suspended Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Aplasca for six months without pay following a shooting incident on May 13. Investigations are ongoing, with some reports suggesting the gunfire might have been a diversion.

15 May, 06:44 — 16 May, 05:36

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Why this matters

The suspension of a high-ranking Senate official like the Sergeant-at-Arms due to a shooting incident highlights significant security concerns and potential misconduct within a key government institution. This event could lead to further investigations into Senate security protocols and accountability of officials.

Key entitiesMao Aplasca Jesus Crispin Remulla Senate Ombudsman

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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla ordered a six-month preventive suspension of Mao Aplasca
The suspension is related to a shooting incident at the Senate on May 13

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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla ordered a six-month preventive suspension of acting Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca.

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The suspension is a consequence of the Senate shooting incident that occurred on May 13.

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CCTV footage from the Senate only shows the tail end of the security forces confronting the NBI during the May 13 shooting.

unverified·Rappler

Coverage gaps

Aplasca's statement about the limited CCTV footage of the May 13 shooting incident, specifically regarding the absence of footage showing the OSAA and Marines' confrontation with the NBI.

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RapplerMostly Factual15h ago

Senate’s Aplasca: No CCTV yet of OSAA, Marines in May 13 shooting

CCTV footage from the Senate so far only shows the tail end of the security forces that confronted the NBI, says acting Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca

By Bea Cupin

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

Ombudsman orders Senate sgt-at-arms suspended for six months

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday ordered the six-month suspension of acting Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca who fired the first shot that triggered an exchange of gunfire inside the Senate building where Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa had been holed up for three days. Dela Rosa was taken into “preventive custody” by the senators after

By jvicente

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philstarMostly Factual15h ago

Ombudsman suspends Senate sergeant-at-arms over May 13 gunfire

Ombudsman Boying Remulla ordered the six-month preventive suspension without pay.

By Cristina Chi

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Coverage Timeline

First report: philstar · 15 May, 06:44|Full coverage: 3 · 23h|Window: 23h

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philstar15 May, 06:44First to report

Ombudsman suspends Senate sergeant-at-arms over May 13 gunfire

Rappler15 May, 06:55

Senate’s Aplasca: No CCTV yet of OSAA, Marines in May 13 shooting

23h later

inquirer16 May, 05:36Latest update

Ombudsman orders Senate sgt-at-arms suspended for six months

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from a focus on the lack of evidence (CCTV footage) and Aplasca's comments on it, to the direct consequence of the shooting incident for Aplasca, namely his preventive suspension by the Ombudsman.

Initial Report on CCTVMay 15 morning

Rappler reports Aplasca's statement about the limited CCTV footage available regarding the May 13 shooting incident, indicating a lack of full visual evidence of the confrontation.

Suspension Order IssuedMay 15 afternoon

Inquirer reports that Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla ordered a six-month preventive suspension for Aplasca in connection with the May 13 Senate shooting.

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Ombudsman Suspends Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Over Shooting

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Senate’s Aplasca: No CCTV yet of OSAA, Marines in May 13 shooting

Ombudsman orders Senate sgt-at-arms suspended for six months

Ombudsman suspends Senate sergeant-at-arms over May 13 gunfire

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Ombudsman suspends Senate sergeant-at-arms over May 13 gunfire

Senate’s Aplasca: No CCTV yet of OSAA, Marines in May 13 shooting

Ombudsman orders Senate sgt-at-arms suspended for six months

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