Manila: Department of Justice (DOJ) Acting Secretary Fredderick Vida on Tuesday assured the public of a thorough and impartial probe into the recent gunfire incident inside the Senate premises after the Philippine National Police (PNP) submitted its investigation report.

According to Philippines News Agency, PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. formally turned over the records of investigation to Vida during a Palace press briefing. Nartatez stated that the PNP has provided all necessary investigation records, including those from the Pasay City police and documents related to security coordination between the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). This includes records concerning Sen. Ronald dela Rosa's exit from the Senate building.

Vida mentioned that the NBI had also submitted its separate incident report, and all evidence from both agencies would be reviewed by the DOJ's panel of prosecutors. He emphasized that the investigation would consider events from May 11 to May 14, ensuring a fair process by verifying all evidence, including videos and witness accounts.

Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has been informed about the developments but has not yet given any instructions. Remulla clarified that NBI personnel were stationed in the GSIS compound, not inside the Senate building, to prevent possible unrest.

Nartatez revealed that investigators recovered 44 fired cartridges linked to four firearms and plan to invite Office of the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms acting chief Mao Aplasca for further questioning regarding the 23 fired cartridges from one firearm. He also confirmed that CCTVs and testimonies would help identify those responsible for the gunfire.

Additionally, Nartatez noted that police records showed Dela Rosa leaving the Senate premises around 2:30 a.m. on May 14 in a vehicle reportedly owned by Sen. Robin Padilla.