Dela Rosa Remains at Large; Minority Bloc Calls for Dialogue, Authorities Offer Bounty
As Senator Ronald dela Rosa remains at large following an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant, the Philippine Senate minority bloc has urged the government to pursue dialogue with the senator and his counsel. Authorities have offered a P50-million bounty for information leading to his whereabouts.
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