Teves to face charges in Philippines, assures Marcos


Marcos (left) said the government will bring Teves (right) back to the country to face charges. - PDI

MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr vowed Friday (March 22) that former lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr will face justice in the Philippines.

In a post on X, Marcos commended the arrest of Teves, who was arrested Thursday while playing at a golf driving range in the capital, Dili of Timor Leste, where he had sought asylum.

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