Suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr.’s application for political asylum in Timor-Leste was denied, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. | FArgosinoINQ
It added that “Teves has been granted five days to depart Timor-Leste,” in line with the Timor-Leste government decision. Within this period, the congressman can file an appeal regarding the decision.
Earlier Tuesday, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo informed him of Teves’ location. In response, Remulla said the agency is taking concrete steps to designate the congressman as a terrorist under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.
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