An official of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) revealed that some informants were asking for a portion of the seized illegal drugs in exchange for the tips they will provide.
An alleged Chinese surveillance balloon over the United States last week sparked a diplomatic furore and renewed fears over how Beijing gathers intelligence on its largest strategic rival.
PNP Director for Intelligence PMGen Benjamin Acorda, Jr. led the hand-over of a total of P1,865,000 cash rewards to the 13 claimants during symbolic ceremonies in Camp Crame on Monday.
