Palace Defends P50M Bounty for Dela Rosa, Cites Intelligence Funds
The Philippine government defended the P50 million bounty for information leading to Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa's arrest, stating it will be funded by the Department of the Interior and Local Government's (DILG) intelligence and confidential funds. However, questions persist regarding its connection to the ICC arrest warrant and the investigation's transparency.
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