FACING SENATORS Pryde Henry Teves solutions questions from senators throughout an April 17, 2023, listening to on the assassination of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and different political killings within the nation. —Grig C. Montegrande
MANILA, Philippines — The police’s Felony Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has implicated Pryde Henry Teves, the brother of expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr., within the homicide circumstances linked to the 2023 killing of their political rival, former Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo, and 9 different folks in Pamplona city within the province throughout a distribution of help to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III, CIDG chief, instructed reporters on Monday that they’ve submitted a criticism to the Division of Justice (DOJ) for a case buildup in opposition to Pryde and 9 different respondents.
“New proof has been uncovered, so we added it for our prosecution to check how it may be included and in addition be introduced in courtroom,” Torre stated, noting that authorities have recovered explosives and firearms.
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Following DOJ Round No. 20, the criticism in opposition to Pryde will likely be evaluated to find out if there may be enough proof to help the fees and proceed with a preliminary investigation.
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If the analysis confirms that each one important parts of the crime are met, the prosecutor will certify that there’s sufficient foundation to maneuver ahead with the investigation.
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Pryde is operating for governor of Negros Oriental within the midterm elections in Might underneath the Liberal Get together. He has but to situation assertion on the criticism filed by the CIDG on Monday.
In June 2024, Pryde was arrested in Dumaguete Metropolis after the Cebu Metropolis Regional Trial Courtroom (RTC) Department 74 issued an arrest warrant in opposition to him for allegedly financing an area terrorist group. He was later launched after posting a P600,000 bail.
The Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) designated him as a terrorist in August 2023, together with Arnolfo and 11 others.
The ATC accused them of committing terrorism, planning and facilitating terrorist actions, recruiting members, and offering materials help for terrorist organizations.
Fugitive
Arnolfo, who was overseas on the time of the homicide reportedly for a stem cell therapy, didn’t return to the nation even after his journey authority expired on March 9, 2023.
This was even earlier than Marvin Miranda, a longtime bodyguard of Arnolfo and tagged because the comastermind behind the killings, was arrested on March 31 that yr.
The Joint Process Drive Negros stated then that private belongings and identification playing cards of gunmen concerned in Degamo’s killing have been discovered inside a sugar mill compound partially owned by Pryde.
The duty power additionally reported that CIDG operatives found partially burned paperwork belonging to a minimum of two of the arrested gunmen.
On Might 17 that yr, the NBI filed a homicide criticism in opposition to Arnolfo.
He’s going through 10 counts of homicide, 12 counts of annoyed homicide and 4 counts of tried homicide within the Manila RTC Department 51. He, nevertheless, had denied all allegations.
Arnolfo has additionally been implicated within the killings of three folks in 2019 in Negros Oriental and violations of the nation’s gun and explosives legislation after authorities discovered assault weapons and ammunition in his household’s residential compound.
Arnolfo evaded arrest by staying in the USA on medical depart.
In August 2023, Teves was expelled from the Home of Representatives for his continued pursuit of political asylum, lengthy and unauthorized absence, and indecent conduct on social media.
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He was arrested on March 21 final yr whereas taking part in golf in Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste. In December, the Timor-Leste appeals courtroom granted the Philippines’ request for his extradition. —with a report from Inquirer Analysis