Teves return 'very soon'; to be transported by PH Air Force: Remulla
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Teves return 'very soon'; to be transported by PH Air Force: Remulla
Former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. From Arnie A. Teves Congressman 3rd District Negros Oriental Facebook page
Former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. From Arnie A. Teves Congressman 3rd District Negros Oriental Facebook page
MANILA — It's only a matter of time before expelled congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. will return to the Philippines from Timor-Leste, said Monday. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla
MANILA — It's only a matter of time before expelled congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. will return to the Philippines from Timor-Leste, said Monday. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla
Remulla bared the development to reporters in a chance interview at the DOJ main office on Monday.
Remulla bared the development to reporters in a chance interview at the DOJ main office on Monday.
"Teves is coming home very soon. Malapit na. Andun lang ang Papa ngayon sa Timor-Leste. Expectation natin within the month uuwi na si Teves," he said.
"Teves is coming home very soon. Malapit na. Andun lang ang Papa ngayon sa Timor-Leste. Expectation natin within the month uuwi na si Teves," he said.
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The DOJ chief believes the extradition process will begin following the visit of Pope Francis in the Southeast Asian nation from September 9 to 11.
The DOJ chief believes the extradition process will begin following the visit of Pope Francis in the Southeast Asian nation from September 9 to 11.
Remulla said they will not be using a private plane to transport Teves back to the Philippines from Timor-Leste.
Remulla said they will not be using a private plane to transport Teves back to the Philippines from Timor-Leste.
"Saka yun Air Force airplane ang aming kinuha na may agreement na kami sa Air Force. Para yung eroplanong sasakyan manggagaling sa ating Air Force," he said.
"Saka yun Air Force airplane ang aming kinuha na may agreement na kami sa Air Force. Para yung eroplanong sasakyan manggagaling sa ating Air Force," he said.
Last year, Teves fled the country amid allegations he was the mastermind behind the murder of the late Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo in March 2023.
Last year, Teves fled the country amid allegations he was the mastermind behind the murder of the late Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo in March 2023.
Authorities earlier said Timor-Leste's Court of Appeals denied the appeal of Teves for them to reconsider his extradition.
Authorities earlier said Timor-Leste's Court of Appeals denied the appeal of Teves for them to reconsider his extradition.
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The expelled lawmaker's lawyer described this as "fake news."
The expelled lawmaker's lawyer described this as "fake news."
Meantime, the DOJ secretary was also asked for an update on former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag.
Meantime, the DOJ secretary was also asked for an update on former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag.
In an interview with ANC on Monday, Remulla said they have received feelers on Bantag's supposed desire to surrender.
In an interview with ANC on Monday, Remulla said they have received feelers on Bantag's supposed desire to surrender.
He said they know where Bantag is but he is being protected by former classmates and some politicians.
He said they know where Bantag is but he is being protected by former classmates and some politicians.
"Susunod na yun, huwag kayo mag-alala," Remulla said.
"Susunod na yun, huwag kayo mag-alala," Remulla said.
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