
Ombudsman Dismisses Former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca
The Ombudsman has dismissed former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca from government service. Aplasca was removed from his position following an investigation by the Ombudsman.
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The Ombudsman has dismissed former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca from government service. Aplasca was removed from his position following an investigation by the Ombudsman.

Senators Cayetano and Padilla, along with Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca, are facing obstruction of justice complaints at the Ombudsman related to an alleged escape incident involving Bato dela Rosa.

Suspended acting Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca maintains that an attack occurred in the Senate on May 13, alleging that video evidence presented by authorities was spliced.

The Office of the Ombudsman has directed Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Robin Padilla, along with former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca, to comment on an obstruction of justice complaint filed against them concerning the escape of 'Bato'.

Former Senate President Franklin Drilon stated that suspended Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca 'exposed the chamber to danger' during a recent shooting incident in the Senate.

CCTV footage from the Senate on May 13 revealed that suspended Acting Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca discharged his firearm, though the target of the shot remains unclear.

Former Philippine Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca has requested the National Bureau of Investigation to defer his appearance in connection with the May 13 Senate shootout incident.

A senator from the minority bloc stated that Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano's claim of the chamber being 'under attack' during a May 13 gunfire incident was due to a flawed report from acting sergeant-at-arms Mao Aplasca.

An immigration lookout order has been issued for former Philippine National Police chief Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa. This development comes as details emerge about his background, including his ties to Davao and his relationship with retired police chief Mao Aplasca.