Published Jun 5, 2025 03:45 pm Expelled congressman Arnolfo “Arnie” A. Teves Jr. justified his decision not to enter any plea, whether guilty or not guilty, when arraigned on Thursday, June 5, by a Manila regional trial court (RTC) on a case involving illegal possession of firearms and explosives. For his refusal to enter a plea … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — Former Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. is scheduled to be arraigned at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday before a local court. The arraignment, which will be presided over by Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 12 Judge Renato Enciso, will cover one count of murder along with charges related to illegal possession of … Read more
(UPDATE) FORMER Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. will remain detained at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) facility in Manila while the court has yet to schedule his arraignment, the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed Tuesday. Justice Assistant Secretary and spokesman Jose Dominic Clavano IV said the “return” — a legal document certifying that … Read more
Published Jun 2, 2025 12:05 am | Updated Jun 1, 2025 03:45 pm SPEAKING OUT The arrest of former congressman Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. in Timor-Leste last Tuesday was a breakthrough in his long-running legal troubles. For almost two years, Teves had been out of reach, despite serious charges—including alleged involvement in the 2023 assassination of Governor … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday thanked the government of Timor-Leste for its help in extraditing former congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. In a video statement released by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Marcos disclosed that he first knew of Teves’ impending homecoming from Timor-Leste’s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão. Both leaders attended the … Read more
Teves to be sent back to Philippines —Timor-Leste gov’t Philstar.com Timor-Leste to deport ex-lawmaker Arnie Teves Rappler DOJ ready for Teves’ transfer following arrest in Timor-Leste Philippine News Agency INQToday: Arnolfo Teves camp files writ of habeas corpus over Timor-Leste arrest Inquirer.net Timor-Leste ready to deport Teves but court issues writ of habeas corpus BusinessMirror Source link
MANILA, Philippines — Expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. was arrested Tuesday evening at his residence in Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste. According to Teves’ legal counsel, Ferdinand Topacio, the former lawmaker was taken by immigration police at around 8 p.m. (Dili time), alongside his Timor-Leste counsel, Dr. Joao Serra. Topacio claimed that during … Read more