Arnolfo Teves Jr

Arnolfo Teves Jr., a former representative of Negros Oriental's 3rd District, is accused of orchestrating the Pamplona Massacre that killed ten people in March 2023 and faces multiple murder charges in the Philippines. Despite being arrested in Timor-Leste, he was denied extradition due to concerns over potential mistreatment upon return to the Philippines, leading to tensions between the two countries. Teves remains in detention in the Philippines awaiting trial while his case continues to be a subject of international legal debate and political concern.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

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RTCB12 holds pre-trial for ex-Rep Teves' murder, firearms cases

The Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 12 held a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday for three criminal cases against former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr., involving two counts of murder and one count of illegal possession of firearms.
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Arnie Teves enters no plea in terrorism, murder cases

Former Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo 'Arnie' Teves Jr. did not enter a plea on Friday in his terrorism and murder cases at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court.
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Teves discharged from PGH, returns to jail

Former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr., who underwent emergency surgery for an appendectomy on June 18, was discharged from the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and returned to his detention cell at Annex 2 of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Camp Bagong Diwa on Tuesday evening.
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NBI conducts surprise inspection at New Bilibid Prison

On Thursday, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) conducted a surprise inspection at the New Bilibid Prison custodial facility following reports of special treatment for high-profile detainees.
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Rep Teves undergoes surgery, faces return to detention

Expelled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. underwent a successful surgery at the Philippine General Hospital after being rushed there with severe stomach pain.
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QuadComm ends inquiry, lifts contempt order for Roque, wife

On Monday, the House Quad Committee (QuadComm) lifted the contempt order against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and his wife Mylah, among others.
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Ex-congressman Arnie Teves enters not guilty plea for firearms and explosives charges

On Thursday, a Manila court entered a not guilty plea on behalf of former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo 'Arnie' Teves Jr., who is facing charges related to illegal possession of firearms and explosives.
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NBI keeps expelled lawmaker Teves despite court order

Expelled Negros Oriental lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. will remain in the custody of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) despite a Manila court's order for his transfer to jail.
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Expelled lawmaker Teves faces murder charges in New Bilibid

Expelled lawmaker Arnolfo 'Arnie' Teves Jr., accused of masterminding the killing of former Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo and nine others, will share a cell at New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City without any special treatment.
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Teves transferred to New Bilibid after return from Timor-Leste

Former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. was transferred to Building 14 of New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City on Friday afternoon following his return from Timor-Leste and a stay at the NBI headquarters in Pasay City.
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