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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Roel Degamo
Roel Degamo was a governor of Negros Oriental who was assassinated in an attack in Pamplona town in March 2023, along with nine others. His widow, Janice Degamo, recently won the congressional race for Negros Oriental's 3rd District, marking a significant victory for the district following the turmoil caused by her husband’s murder and the subsequent removal of Arnolfo Teves from office.
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Last updated at May 13, 2025.
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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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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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Teves Jr. deported, faces murder charges
Former Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo Teves Jr., accused of masterminding killings including that of Governor Roel Degamo, was deported from Timor-Leste and arrived in the Philippines on Thursday night after evading arrest for two years.
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DOJ mobilizes team for repatriation of Teves, alleged Degamo killer
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has mobilized a team including representatives from the Bureau of Immigration and the National Bureau of Investigation for the repatriation of Arnolfo 'Arnie' Teves Jr., alleged mastermind in the killing of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, who was deported from Timor-Leste due to lack of valid visa.
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Timor-Leste to deport ex-Rep Teves; 10-year entry ban
The government of Timor-Leste announced on Wednesday that it will deport former Philippine Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr., who has been residing there without a valid visa.
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Teves rearrested in Timor-Leste, extradition sought
Former congressman Arnolfo A. Teves, Jr., accused of killing his political rival and linked to the murder of Governor Roel Degamo in 2023, was rearrested by immigration police in Dili, Timor-Leste on Tuesday evening.
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Janice Degamo wins Negros Oriental's 3rd District congressional race
Pamplona Mayor Janice Degamo has been declared the winner in Negros Oriental's 3rd District congressional race based on partial, unofficial results as of May 14.
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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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