The Philippine Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has announced a P50 million reward for the capture of Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, who has been classified as "armed and dangerous" by Interior Secretary Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Remulla. This declaration was made during a press briefing at Camp Crame, where Remulla emphasized the seriousness of the situation surrounding the senator's legal troubles.

The announcement comes in the wake of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against dela Rosa, linked to his role in the controversial anti-drug campaign during his tenure as the chief of the Philippine National Police. The ICC's warrant has intensified scrutiny on dela Rosa, prompting the DILG to take this unprecedented step of offering a significant bounty for his capture, reflecting the government's escalating concerns regarding his status.S2

Remulla's comments underscore the gravity of the allegations against dela Rosa, who has been a prominent figure in Philippine politics and law enforcement. The P50 million reward aims to incentivize the public to assist in his apprehension, marking a notable shift in how the government is handling the senator's legal challenges and the implications of the ICC's actions.S1