'Ayaw mong sumuko, ha': Jonvic offers P50-M bounty for information leading to Bato's arrest
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla has offered a P50-million reward for information leading to the arrest of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa. The move follows reports of an ICC arrest warrant and the senator's continued absence from public view.
Why it matters
This represents a significant escalation in the Philippine government's internal political conflict and its relationship with international legal bodies like the ICC.
Manila Bulletin - ‘Ayaw mong sumuko, ha’: Jonvic offers P50-M bounty for information leading to Bato’s arrest
'Ayaw mong sumuko, ha': Jonvic offers P50-M bounty for information leading to Bato's arrest
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Remulla on Friday, Oct. 23, offered a P50-million reward to anyone who could provide information leading to the whereabouts of Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa as authorities pressed the senator to surrender within a week.
Remulla announced the bounty amid mounting criticism over the government's failure to arrest dela Rosa, who has remained out of public view following reports of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against him.
During a press briefing, Remulla said dela Rosa was now considered "armed and dangerous" as the Philippine National Police (PNP) prepares for a possible confrontation during the arrest operation.
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa (File photo)
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