President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has confirmed that expelled Congressman Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. has arrived in the Philippines Thursday evening.
Marcos recounted that he had first learned from Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão during their time at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur that Teves was to be brought to his home country.
“This would not have happened without the assistance of President Horta and Prime Minister Gusmão of Timor-Leste. They have been working very hard to bring this to a conclusion,” he said.
The President assured that Teves would answer for his crimes. He stands accused of multiple counts of murder, frustrated murder, and attempted murder.
“We would also like to assure all our citizens that such lawlessness will not go unpunished, and it is now time for Arnie Teves to face justice,” Marcos said.
According to Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Asec. Erel Cabatbat, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) plane carrying Teves has landed in Davao to refuel. It will resume its flight and bring Teves to Manila by 10 p.m.
