The Department of Justice (DOJ) is deeply disappointed by the Timor-Leste court’s dismissal of the Philippines’ extradition request for former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr.
According to the agency, it is surprising that the court suddenly sided with Teves because the Court of Appeals of Timor Leste had twice ruled in favor of the Philippines’ extradition request in June and December last year.
“ The DOJ is seeking clarification on this unexpected shift and reaffirms its commitment to bringing Mr. Teves, who faces serious charges, back to the Philippines to face charges,”. The statement said.
The government through the DOJ assured that it will not stop to hold Teves accountable for the crime he was accused of.
Teves is accused of being the mastermind in the 2023 murders of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and nine others.
(Representative Arnie Teves FB photo)
Abner is an award-winning journalist. He received the prestigious 2015 Titus Brandsma Award for Community Communication in the Philippines and participated in the 2016 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) of the United States of America, sponsored by the US Embassy in the Philippines. Founder of WATCH NORTH COTABATO, a media-citizens’ transparency group. He worked as a correspondent for the Philippine Daily Inquirer and CNN Philippines. His experience in broadcasting includes anchoring for Brigada News FM in Kidapawan and General Santos City and Brigada News TV. He anchors Tira Brigada via 105.1 Brigada News FM Manila, Mondays-Saturdays.