DOJ Chief Defends Legality of Bounty for Bato Dela Rosa's Arrest
Philippine Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida has defended the legality of a substantial bounty offered for information leading to the arrest of Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, who is reportedly in hiding following an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant. The move sparks debate over domestic legal processes versus international obligations.
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