The House ethics panel on Monday unanimously recommended stiffer disciplinary action against Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo Teves, Jr. due to continued absence amid expired travel authority in violation of House rules.
“The House committee on ethics and privileges unanimously decided to recommend to the plenary the imposition of a stiffer disciplinary action to our colleague, Arnolfo Teves, Jr., for violation of the rules of the House of Representatives, particularly Rule 20, Section 142 Substitute A and B of the Code of Conduct and for disorderly behavior,” House ethics panel chairperson Felimon Espares said.
The Justice department has since filed murder and other related complaints against Teves over Degamo’s slay and other killings in the lawmaker’s home province, but Teves maintained that such charges are not true and are politically motivated. "I am not saying that expulsion will be recommended, but this case is entirely different because this started with an expired travel clearance, then the controversy he is facing because of the murder of Governor Degamo. Despite the call of the House leadership, from the very first suspension, there was continuous defiance on his part," he said.
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