Roel Degamo

Roel Degamo was the Governor of Negros Oriental who was assassinated on March 4, 2023, during an event known as the Pamplona Massacre. His murder has led to legal proceedings against Arnolfo Teves Jr., a former lawmaker implicated in the crime, with the Department of Justice pursuing his extradition from Timor-Leste to face charges.

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Last updated at March 25, 2025.

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Timor-Leste rejects PH extradition request for Teves

The Timor-Leste Court of Appeal has rejected the Philippines' extradition request for Arnolfo 'Arnie' Teves Jr., who faces murder and terrorism charges, disappointing the Department of Justice (DOJ).
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Justice Sec Remulla visits Timor-Leste for Teves extradition

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated on Monday that fugitive former Negros Oriental Third District congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr., who faces multiple murder charges, remains in Timor-Leste due to ongoing legal appeals.
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PNP requests DOJ to include Teves in murder case over Degamo killing

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has requested the Department of Justice (DOJ) to include former Negros Oriental governor Pryde Henry Teves and nine others in multiple murder cases involving his brother Arnolfo Jr., related to the alleged killing of former governor Roel Degamo on March 4, 2023.
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Rep Teves Sr.'s death, Jr. faces extradition

Arnolfo Teves Sr., father of expelled Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., passed away at age 77 on Tuesday, December 24.
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Teves' lawyers file new extradition appeal in Timor-Leste

Former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr.'s legal team will file another appeal with the Timor-Leste Court of Appeal against his extradition to the Philippines.
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Timor-Leste grants Philippines' request to extradite ex-Rep Teves

Timor-Leste has granted the Philippines' request to extradite Arnolfo 'Arnie' Teves Jr., a former Negros Oriental Representative facing multiple murder charges, with the Timorese Court of Appeals reaffirming its decision for the second time on Thursday, December 5.
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Teves files COC for Negros Oriental governor, vowing to resume previous initiatives

Former Negros Oriental governor Pryde Henry Teves filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) on Friday for the position of governor in the May 2025 mid-term elections.
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DOJ confident Teves extradition will hold

The Department of Justice (DOJ) maintains that former Negros Oriental 3rd District representative Arnolfo Teves Jr.'s legal team's move to contest his extradition from Timor-Leste on procedural grounds will not succeed.
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DOJ expects Teves' return after Pope's Timor-Leste visit

The Department of Justice (DOJ) expects the return of expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. to the Philippines will happen soon after Pope Francis' visit to Timor-Leste from September 9 to 11.
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Teves' lawyers ask UN to probe murder case

The legal team of former Rep. Arnolfo 'Arnie' Teves Jr., who faces multiple murder charges, has requested the United Nations (UN) and its Commission on Human Rights to investigate his case.
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