DOJ begins hunt for Bato | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Philippines begins search for ICC suspect Bato dela Rosa

Acting Department of Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida announces the Philippine National Police and National Bureau of Investigation have been ordered to arrest Senator Bato dela Rosa.

• Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to begin on July 6

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will start on July 6. 

• DA sues DPWH officials over ‘ghost’ farm-to-market roads in Davao Occidental   

The Department of Agriculture sues several regional public works officials and contractors for graft and malversation.

• Rape joke by Bacolod broadcaster sparks outrage, suspension 

Women’s groups and local officials call out Bacolod broadcaster Jean Paul Generoso after he said on air that he wanted to rape a reporter.

• UN backs world court climate opinion; US among few to oppose 

The United Nations General Assembly votes 141-to-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal obligation to address climate change. – Rappler.com