Philippine interior chief puts P50 million bounty on senator labeled armed and dangerous
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced a P50 million reward for the capture of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, now deemed armed and dangerous.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government has placed a P50 million bounty on Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa after labeling him an armed and dangerous individual. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla made the announcement on Friday. The move follows heightened security concerns involving the former police chief. In a separate statement, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. warned that any Chinese attempt to forcibly tow the grounded BRP Sierra Madre would be considered an act of war.
Why it matters
A large bounty signals heightened security concerns and could affect political stability in the Philippines.
How this story developed
- Oct 15 Philippines' DFA calls Chinese ambassador's comments a thinly veiled threat of force
- Oct 21 Both the House and the Senate have introduced resolutions seeking to declare Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata.
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