“All evidence points that there was no attack on the Senate.”
This was what Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Tuesday, six days after a “gun-related incident” shook the Senate.
During a Palace briefing, Remulla maintained that no agents from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) set foot at the Senate on May 13, and that they were only at the premises of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), beside the legislative chamber.
“For the record, all evidence points that there was no attack on the Senate. I would like to repeat – all evidence points that there was no attack on the Senate,” he declared.
The Senate building sits adjacent to the GSIS building, both of which are inside the GSIS complex.
Remulla explained that GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso sought help of the NBI to “fortify” the security at the GSIS premises after Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa asked his supporters to stage a prayer vigil at the Senate.