Ombudsman Suspends Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Aplasca Over May 13 Shooting

The Ombudsman suspended Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Aplasca for six months without pay following a May 13 shooting incident within the Senate premises. The Senate reportedly refused to accept the suspension order and a subpoena for video evidence related to the incident.

15 May, 06:55 — 17 May, 05:26

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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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RapplerMostly Factual1d 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: Senate ‘didn’t accept’ subpoena for video of shooting

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday said the Senate has refused to accept the subpoena issued by his office for copies of the closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage of Wednesday night’s shooting incident. The shooting, now under investigation, was followed by the sudden exit of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa from the Senate premises in the

By jvicente

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philstarMostly Factual6h ago

Senate refuses to receive Aplasca suspension order – ombudsman

The Senate has refused to receive the suspension order against Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca and the subpoena for the CCTV footage related to the discharge of firearms in the chamber, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said yesterday.

By Daphne Galvez

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First report: Rappler · 15 May, 06:55|Full coverage: 3 · 1d 23h|Window: 1d 23h

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Rappler15 May, 06:55First to report

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

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philstar16 May, 16:00

Senate refuses to receive Aplasca suspension order – ombudsman

13h later

inquirer17 May, 05:26Latest update

Ombudsman: Senate ‘didn’t accept’ subpoena for video of shooting

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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 Aplasca Over May 13 Shooting

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

Ombudsman: Senate ‘didn’t accept’ subpoena for video of shooting

Senate refuses to receive Aplasca suspension order – ombudsman

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

Senate refuses to receive Aplasca suspension order – ombudsman

Ombudsman: Senate ‘didn’t accept’ subpoena for video of shooting

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