Torreon Law Firm Questions P50M Reward for Bato Dela Rosa's Arrest
A Philippine law firm has questioned the legal basis of the P50 million reward offered for the arrest of Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, citing that the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant lacks Philippine judicial endorsement. The firm argues the reward is invalid as it's not based on domestic warrants.
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