Taguig City, Philippines — Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., a former representative of Negros Oriental, was hospitalized Tuesday morning after experiencing severe stomach pains while in detention at Camp Bagong Diwa. His legal counsel, Ferdinand Topacio, informed reporters that Teves began to suffer from abdominal discomfort just after midnight.
According to Topacio, Teves received medical attention around 5 a.m. before being transferred to a hospital about an hour later. He did not disclose the name of the hospital for security reasons.
Teves is facing multiple serious charges, including murder, frustrated murder, and attempted murder, related to the alleged assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and ten other individuals in March 2023. In addition, he, along with accomplices, has been implicated in the killings of three individuals in Negros Oriental in 2019.
Further complicating his legal troubles, Teves also faces charges of illegal possession of firearms and explosives in a Manila court. The Anti-Terrorism Council has labeled him and several others as terrorists due to their alleged involvement in a series of killings and harassment incidents in the region.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the circumstances surrounding Teves’s health and his various legal challenges underscore the urgency and intensity of the situation in Negros Oriental. The community continues to grapple with the implications of the violence that has marked recent years, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding safety and governance in the area.
This ongoing saga not only reflects the challenges within the local political landscape but also raises questions about the broader issues of security and accountability in the Philippines.
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