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Expelled Negros Oriental 3rd District representative Arnolfo Teves Jr., along with his legal counsel Atty. Ferdie Topacio and his mother Zenaida Teves, attends a press conference at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Headquarters in Pasay City on May 20, 2025.  Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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Izzy Lee

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175246784628620250530-teves-arnie-nbi-MT-18.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Expelled Negros Oriental 3rd District representative Arnolfo Teves Jr., along with his legal counsel Atty. Ferdie Topacio and his mother Zenaida Teves, attends a press conference at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Headquarters in Pasay City on May 20, 2025.  Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — The Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 12 on Monday entered a &quot;not guilty&quot; plea for ex-Negros Oriental Rep. Arnie Teves in one of his murder cases.</p><p>According to the court, Teves appeared via video conferencing, assisted by his legal counsels, and did not enter a plea during the arraignment. </p><p>The court then entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf.</p><p>Teves also invoked his right to remain silent during the proceedings.</p><p>According to the court, the initial trial for the case is set on July 29 and will also be held via video conferencing. </p><p>The court added that Teves’ legal team is expected to file a petition for bail.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/7/11/court-enters-not-guilty-plea-for-teves-in-terrorism-cases-1302">Court enters &#x27;not guilty&#x27; plea for Teves in terrorism cases</a></div><p>Last week, Teves also did not enter a plea during his arraignment for his terrorism cases at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court.</p><p>According to Teves lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, the court entered a &quot;not guilty&quot; plea for his client. </p><p>Under the Rules of Court, the court will enter a &#x27;not guilty&#x27; plea when the accused refuses or is unable to plead.</p><p>Teves is accused of being the mastermind behind the assassination of Governor Roel Degamo in 2023 and nine others. </p>

<p>According to the court, the trial for the case begins on July 29 and his legal team is expected to file a petition for bail.</p>

According to the court, the trial for the case begins on July 29 and his legal team is expected to file a petition for bail.

Manila court enters 'not guilty' plea for Teves in murder case; trial set on July 29

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Manila court enters 'not guilty' plea for Teves in murder case; trial set on July 29

Izzy Lee,

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Published July 14, 2025 12:45 PM PHT

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Updated July 14, 2025 12:49 PM PHT

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