Arnolfo Teves, who represents a Negros Oriental district in the national Congress, is alleged to be the mastermind of the shooting.
Gunmen wearing military-style uniforms shot and killed Roel Degamo, governor of the central province of Negros Oriental, and eight others in Degamo's home.
Arnolfo Teves, who represents a Negros Oriental district in the national Congress, was alleged to be the mastermind of the shooting, Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla told reporters.The congressman's brother, Henry Teves, was unseated as governor of Negros Oriental after the election commission declared in September that Degamo was the rightful winner of the 2022 election following a vote count.
Arnolfo Teves could face charges for murder and illegal possession of firearms once a preliminary investigation wrapped up, Remulla said. His lawyer, Ferdinand Topacio, accused the justice department and the police of subjecting suspects in the case to"improper pressure and influence" to make them testify against his client.
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