Teves denies hand in 4 suspects recanting testimonies on killing

By Maricel V. Cruz

SUSPENDED Negros Oriental Rep.

Arnolfo Teves Jr. on Wednesday denied any involvement in the recent recantation of testimonies of suspects in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo.

Teves, who is the suspected mastermind of the Degamo assassination, said in a radio interview: “Again... I don’t have [any involvement in such]. I didn’t [do] anything [wrong]. Anything legal, just refer to my lawyer, please.”

The lawmaker maintained his innocence, adding: “How can I be involved in that when I am far? I’m not updated with the news. Let’s stick with the truth.” time security center positioned three beacons close to Irving Reef (Balagtas Reef), Whitsun Reef (Julian Felipe Reef), and Gaven Reefs (Burgos Reefs) of the Spratlys.

Teves was responding to Osmundo Rivero’s recantation of testimony and denied knowledge of the governor’s assassination.

Rivero was one of the suspects in the killing. He also denied knowing Teves and the solon’s former bodyguard Marvin Miranda, another alleged mastermind.

The agency said the beacon placement aimed to “ensure the safety of ships’ navigation and operations.”

The Philippines earlier this month