Arnie Teves arrives at Bilibid
Former Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo 'Arnie' Teves Jr. arrived at the Building 14 of New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City Friday afternoon.
Teves, the alleged mastermind in the killing of ex-Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, was brought to the detention facility of the National Bureau of Investigation in NBP after a press conference at the NBI headquarters in Manila.
GMA Integrated News' John Consulta reported Teves was accompanied by his mother and legal counsel, Atty. Ferdinand Topacio.
He said Teves was transported in a bulletproof SUV.—AOL, GMA Integrated News
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