Former Negros Oriental governor Pryde Henry Teves on Wednesday, Nov. 8, announced that he filed a Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for the position of 3rd Congressional District representative in Negros Oriental.

Henry made the announcement in a post on his official Facebook page.

"This morning November 8, 2023, we have take heed to the call of our constituents, together with my beloved wife and supporters, [I] have filed my Certificate of Candidacy for Congressman for the 3rd Congressional District of the Province of Negros Oriental. May the Almighty God bless our commitment to serve," he said.

Henry is the brother of Arnolfo ‘Arnie’ Teves Jr., who vacated the Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative post after the lower house expelled him due to disorderly behavior.

In August this year, the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) tagged Henry, Arnie, and 11 other individuals as terrorists.

Aside from Henry, incumbent Mayor of Bacong, Negros Oriental Lenin Alviola filed his candidacy today at the Commission on Election (Comelec) - Negros Oriental office.

Retired Colonel Rey Lopez was first to submitt his COC for the position on Tuesday, Nov. 7, according to RH Boy Gonzales' report in Rapido Hataw Balita.

The poll body has extended the period of candidacy filing until Saturday, Nov. 11.

Comelec chairman George Garcia said no other extension would be made.

"Wala na pong extension yan. Nov. 6 to 11 lamang ang filing ng candidacy, with or without anybody filing their COC, wala pong extension," he told reporters in a press briefing.

The special election in Negros Oriental 3rd District is slated on Dec. 9, and the poll will be held manually.