Negros Oriental gets new police chief – again

Kaye Brier 03/26/2023

DUMAGUETE CITY—Negros Oriental has a new police chief, the fourth time the leadership of the provincial command was changed in less than a month. Col. Alex Guce Recinto was named provincial director following the relief of Col.…

Guns seized as cops raid home of another Teves

Ador Vincent Mayol, Dexter Cabalza, Nestle Semilla 03/25/2023

CEBU CITY — Two weeks after police raided suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr.’s properties in the province, operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) swooped this time on the estate of his younger…

Degamo widow, allied mayors taking more steps vs Teves

Dexter Cabalza, Kaye Brier - @inquirerdotnet 03/24/2023

The widow of slain Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and her allied mayors in the province moved to put more pressure on Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., a day after the House of Representatives voted to suspend him…

60-day suspension: House scolds Teves for ‘disorderly behavior’

Julie M. Aurelio 03/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. for 60 days for his “disorderly behavior” in refusing to return home and perform his duties. In Wednesday (March 23, 2023) night’s…

Remulla receives text message from Teves: ‘He wants to talk to me’

Tetch Torres-Tupas 03/22/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla disclosed Tuesday that Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. wants to talk to him. He said the lawmaker contacted him via text message. Teves, who is…

New suspect in Degamo killing surrenders

Tetch Torres-Tupas - Reporter / @T2TupasINQ 03/20/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A former soldier with direct participation in the death of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and eight others have come forward, corroborating testimonies of other suspects, which Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday…

Interpol Blue Notice eyed vs. Degamo slay suspects

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 03/19/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is set to ask the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to issue a Blue Notice against the suspects in the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo. In a statement released…

PNP: CIDG has ‘strong evidence’ of Teves’ involvement in Degamo slay case, 2019 killings

Faith Argosino 03/19/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) revealed on Saturday that its Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has “strong evidence” that Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. and several others were involved in Gov. Roel…

Central Visayas police chief, 10 generals reshuffled

Dexter Cabalza 03/18/2023

Eleven ranking police officials have been included in the latest reshuffle at the Philippine National Police, including the Central Visayas police chief at the time of the assassination of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo. Based on PNP…

Cebu City Councilor calls for swift justice on Degamo murder case

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera has called upon law enforcement agencies to solve swiftly the murder case of a close friend and Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo. During the city council’s regular session…

Teves seeks 2-month House leave amid heightened security threats – sources

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 03/16/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Amid Growing Security Concerns, Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. has pleaded for two-month hiatus from House of Representatives responsibilities, citing alarming security threats that jeopardize not only his own life but…

Cameraman recalls brush with death the day Degamo was killed: ‘Smoking saved my life’

Alex Pal 03/15/2023

DUMAGUETE CITY — As part of his regular schedule, Reynaldo “Butch” Tepace, a cameraman for a local cable television station, would meet with Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo every Saturday in the town of Pamplona for their…

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