DOJ chief names ex-usec in Degamo case ‘bribe try’

Dexter Cabalza, Jacob Lazaro - @inquirerdotnet 06/03/2023

Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said a former ranking official of the agency had dangled a hefty sum to the arrested suspects in the assassination of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo, allegedly…

Remulla: Suspects in Degamo slay were offered P8 million each to recant statements

Tetch Torres-Tupas - Reporter / @T2TupasINQ 06/02/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The suspects in the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Dagamo and nine others received P8-million offers each to recant their statements, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Friday, citing an intelligence report. Remulla…

Teves suspects his case is being used to distract from Maharlika fund

Jean Mangaluz 05/30/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Negros Oriental third district Rep. Arnolfo Teves believes the allegation that he is behind the killing of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo is being used to distract the public from other issues plaguing the…

Teves prioritizes safety; insists on attending ethics panel probe via online

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 05/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. reiterated on Thursday that his safety remains his top priority as he maintained his decision not to physically attend the hearing on his continued absence set…

Suspect retracts confession tagging Teves in Degamo slay

Dona Z. Pazzibungan 05/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — One of the suspects in the March 4 murder of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and nine others has recanted his sworn statement confessing to the crime and implicating Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves…

Arrested suspect in Degamo slay case cries torture, coercion

Tetch Torres-Tupas - Reporter / @T2TupasINQ 05/22/2023

MANILA, Philippines – One of the arrested suspects in the killing of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo said he was forced to admit taking part in the crime through threats, suffocation and strangulation. Jhudiel Rivero, also known…

Teves: CIQ order proves gov’t assassination plot

Jacob Lazaro, Julie Aurelio - @inquirerdotnet 05/20/2023

Suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. insisted on Friday that his life is in danger, as “proven” by a Bureau of Immigration order to “instantaneously intercept” him if he returns to the Philippines. “This seems to be…

Teves bares plot to intercept him if he returns to PH; BI says it’s protocol

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 05/19/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Besieged Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. on Friday claimed that there was a plot for the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to intercept him should he return to the Philippines. In a Facebook post,…

Cebu Daily Newscast: NBI files murder raps vs suspended Rep. Teves

05/18/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here are the latest stories in and around Cebu on Thursday, May 18. NBI files murder raps vs suspended Rep. Teves The National…

House ethics panel chair: Expel Teves? We’ll talk about that if he doesn’t return

Gabriel Pabico Lalu - Reporter / @GabrielLaluINQ 05/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The possibility of expelling suspended Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. if he still fails to return to the country will be discussed in the next meeting, COOP-NATCCO Rep. Felimon Espares said…

Teves’ alleged gunman nabbed at PNP headquarters

Faith Argosino 05/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — An alleged gunman purportedly used by the family of suspended Negros Oriental Third District Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. in Dumaguete City was arrested by the authorities in front of the Philippine National Police (PNP)…

NBI files murder raps vs suspended Rep. Teves

Tetch Torres-Tupas 05/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed before the Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal complaints against Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said the complaint filed is with…

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