Remulla to Teves: Come home and stand trial

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla yesterday urged expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. to quit dilly dallying and return home to face charges against him in Philippine courts.

- DAPHNE GALVEZ

Remulla issued the statement in response to Teves’ open letter to the United Nations, foreign human rights groups and Pope Francis for intercession in preventing his repatriation to the Philippines.

“He should just face the court of law and answer the charges fair and square,” Remulla said. “Teves is a designated terrorist and fugitive from justice.”

Remulla said Teves’ claims of persecution and threat to his life are “imaginary and a delaying tactic.”

Nonetheless, Remulla assured Teves that the Philippine government has guaranteed his protection.