Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo's nephew and a board member in the province’s second district said it would be better for Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. to respond to the allegations instead of trying to escape prosecution. |dexcabalzaINQ kbrierINQ /PDI
The Philippine National Police has also guaranteed the protection of Teves and his family, even as it investigates his alleged role in the assassination of his longtime political nemesis.
The travel clearance issued by the House of Representatives for Teves’ “personal trip” lapsed on March 9. SUPPORT, SYMPATHY Acting Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. condoles with widowed Pamplona Mayor Janice Degamo, as constituents of her husband, former Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo, form a line to pay their final respects to the slain official. —Photos by FERDINAND EDRALIN
“We trust our country’s justice system. There should be no room for these kinds of crimes in this country. If we won’t be able to secure one, what are we saying to the next generation?” he said. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and acting Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. were named its vice chairs.
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