House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday expressed "great concern" over embattled lawmaker Arnie Teves of Negros Oriental seeking political asylum in other countries, saying this could lead to his continued absence in the Lower House and may result in "additional sanctions".
House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday expressed "great concern" over embattled lawmaker Arnie Teves of Negros Oriental seeking political asylum in other countries, saying this could lead to his continued absence in the Lower House and may result in "additional sanctions".
Romualdez made the statement a day after the Department of Foreign Affairs announced that Timor Leste denied Teves’ request for“We, in the House of Representatives, view with great concern reports from the DOJ and the DFA that Rep. Arnie Teves has applied for political asylum in Timor Leste. I discourage any attempt by our colleague, Cong. Arnie, to seek refuge in other country and abandon his sworn duty to serve as Member of the House of Representatives,” Romualdez said in a statement.
Rather than evade investigation by Philippine law enforcement agencies, Romualdez called on Teves to face the allegations against him. He also said the House may decide to impose additional sanctions against Teves on top of his“I had repeatedly assured him that the House of Representatives will secure his personal safety upon his return to the Philippines. Should Cong.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Romualdez warns asylum seeker Teves of new sanction if he doesn't come homeSpeaker Martin Romualdez says the House committee on ethics and privileges may be compelled to 'consider another possible disciplinary action' against congressman Arnie Teves if he does not return to work after his suspension lapses.
Read more »
Romualdez warns Teves may face a new disciplinary actionSuspended Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. may face a new disciplinary measure from the House of Representatives. This is if he refuses to return to the Philippines. | GabrielLaluINQ
Read more »
Romualdez tells Teves: Stop seeking asylum abroad, just come homeHouse Speaker Martin Romualdez is discouraging Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo 'Arnie' Teves Jr. from seeking asylum abroad. | ManilaBulletin
Read more »
Proposed early voting for seniors, PWDs, lawyers, etc. breezes through House plenaryThe lower chamber unanimously approves on third and final reading the proposed Act providing for early voting by qualified senior citizens, PWDs, lawyers, and human resources for health in national and local elections. | ManilaBulletin
Read more »
Remulla: ‘Voluminous’ evidence to pin down Teves for Degamo slayThere are “voluminous” pieces of evidence that investigators have against Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo A. Teves Jr. to
Read more »
Suspended Rep. Teves eyeing asylum in Timor Leste, says DOJ chiefMANILA, Philippines — Suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. is in Timor Leste (East Timor) seeking asylum, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Tuesday. The
Read more »