Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. will face “stiffer disciplinary action” from the House of Representatives for his continued absence and “disorderly behavior.” | JMAurelioINQ /PDI
Teves, who was charged on May 17 in connection with the March 4 murder of Roel Degamo — his political rival and then governor of Negros Oriental — was abroad at that time and has not returned to the country.
But as to what penalty the panel would determine, Bongalon said they were “not at liberty to divulge” the details.Ferdinand Topacio, Teves’ lawyer, sought to represent him at the closed-door hearing, but was not allowed to take part since his client was not in attendance. “They don’t want to give me a chance to be heard in Congress. I am always deemed absent during roll call,” added Teves.Espares said the committee “really required the personal appearance” of Teves, “pursuant and consistent with the rules of the House and the rules of the House committee on ethics and privileges.”
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