PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government is getting closer to bringing embattled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo 'Arnie' Teves Jr. back to the Philippines after Timor-Leste's 'quick' rejection of his application for political asylum.
Marcos mentioned Timor-Leste's decision to turn down the asylum request of Teves during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak on the sidelines of the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesian on Thursday.During the meeting, Marcos thanked Ruak for the prompt action, saying it would now be easier for authorities to bring Teves back to the country to answer the allegations against him.
PH 'partner'Meanwhile, Marcos assured Ruak that the Philippines will be Timor-Leste's 'partner' as it moves towards becoming a full-fledged member of the Asean.'In the Philippines, you have a partner. We have always been supportive,' Marcos told Ruak, saying he expects continuing intra-Asean discussions and coordination, as well as stronger bilateral connections between the two countries.
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