Teves allowed to post P500,000 bail by Manila court

Tetch Torres-Tupas 04/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines—The Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 30 granted bail to former Negros Oriental Arnolfo Teves Jr. and two of his co-defendants, allowing them temporary release. Teves, along with Richard Cuadra and Rolando Pinili, faced charges in…

Marcos: Arnie Teves must now face justice

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQINQUIRER.net 05/29/2025

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said that expelled Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. must now “face justice.” Marcos said this after announcing that Teves has finally returned to the country…

Degamo widow slams ‘peculiar’ Timor ruling over Teves extradition

Jacob Lazaro, Julie Aurelio, Kaye Brier 03/22/2025

DUMAGUETE CITY—The widow of slain Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo has expressed dismay over the recent ruling of a Timorese court rejecting the Philippine government’s bid to extradite expelled Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, the alleged mastermind of…

Timor-Leste court OKs return of Teves to PH

Jacob Lazaro 12/07/2024

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is expecting to see former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. back in the country soon to face murder charges after the Court of Appeals in Timor-Leste granted the Philippine government’s extradition…

Pamplona Massacre anniversary: ‘Where are we now in our pursuit of justice?’

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Today, March 4, 2024, marks the first anniversary of the shooting that killed Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and nine others inside his home in Pamplona town, Negros Oriental, which would be later…

DOJ working closely with Interpol to repatriate Teves to PH

Adrian Parungao 11/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines —  The Department of Justice (DOJ) is currently working on a notice with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to bring expelled Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves back to the Philippines. Justice Secretary…

Degamo vs Teves floated in Negros Oriental 3rd district special poll

Kaye Brier 11/06/2023

DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental — At least two names coming from the opposing Teves and Degamo political families are being floated to battle it out in the special election in the third district of Negros Oriental on…

Comelec mulls taking control of Negros Oriental district in special poll to replace Teves

Zacarian Sarao 11/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it might place the third district of Negros Oriental under its control during the special election on December 9 to fill the seat that was vacated by expelled…

E-warrant issued for arrest of Arnolfo Teves

Tetch Torres-Tupas 09/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Regional Trial Court has issued an e-warrant of arrest against former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves and three others for the death of Governor Roel Degamo and nine others. Also covered by…

Teves: Suspect, ‘terrorist,’ now expelled lawmaker

Julie Aurelio 08/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — With 265 members in favor and three abstaining, the House of Representatives voted on Wednesday night to expel Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. on several grounds, including abandonment of public office and indecent…

Cancel Teves passport, Enrile urges DFA

Nestor Corrales 06/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Chief Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile on Saturday urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to finally cancel the passport of fugitive Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. for his refusal to face the multiple…

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…

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