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Philippines offers P50M bounty for arrest of Senator Dela Rosa
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced a substantial reward for the capture of Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, now classified as armed and dangerous. The move marks an escalation in tensions between the Duterte-allied politician and the current administration.
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The Department of Interior and Local Government has placed a P50 million bounty on Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced on Monday.
Remulla declared the senator armed and dangerous at a press briefing, announcing the reward for his capture. The high-profile bounty represents a significant development in ongoing tensions between the administration and the former Philippine National Police chief.
Dela Rosa, a prominent figure associated with former President Rodrigo Duterte, has been a vocal critic of the current administration. The senator has faced various legal challenges and security concerns in recent months.
The announcement comes amid broader political friction between Duterte's political faction and the incumbent government. The DILG did not immediately provide details regarding specific allegations or circumstances that prompted the bounty's placement.