Raffy Tulfo Challenges Alan Cayetano Over Senate Gunfire Controversy

Added: 2026-05-24

[00:00:00]The Philippine Senate erupted in chaos on May 13th, 2026 when the discharge of firearms inside the chamber set off alarm among lawmakers, staff, and visitors, transforming a routine day in government into a national political spectacle. What began as a security incident quickly escalated into heated confrontations and public debate about accountability, institutional safety, and political rivalries. The incident unfolded just days after Alan Peter Cayetano assumed the role of Senate President, replacing Vicente Tito Sotto III in a sudden leadership shift. This transition had already heightened tensions within the chamber as shifting caucus [music] alliances left the balance of power precarious. Analysts say that the timing of the gunfire event in this context intensified scrutiny of both personal rivalries and systemic vulnerabilities within the Senate.