Arnolfo Teves Jr. to Receive No Preferential Treatment in Jail
MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla affirmed that former Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. will not receive any special treatment while in detention. Officials confirmed there will be no hospital arrest arrangement as Teves is now deemed fit for incarceration.
Remulla emphasized that the four-word keyphrase “preferential treatment in jail” applies strictly in this case. He stated in a public announcement that the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) has cleared Teves for discharge, confirming his health status is stable enough for confinement.
Medical Treatment and Return to Custody
Teves was hospitalized on June 17 after suffering severe abdominal pain. He underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy at PGH before being cleared for discharge. Following his recovery, he was returned to the custody of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).
The Interior Secretary assured the public that Teves will be treated like any other person deprived of liberty (PDL) inside the detention facility. “He will not be given any kind of preferential treatment in jail,” Remulla said, stressing the importance of fairness and equal treatment under the law.
Security and Welfare of Detainees Remain Priority
Remulla also highlighted that the BJMP remains committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all inmates, including Teves. The bureau will continue its efforts to maintain order and security within detention centers nationwide.
The former congressman faces serious criminal charges. He is accused of orchestrating the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo in a brazen daylight attack in March 2023. The incident also resulted in the deaths of nine other individuals.
Local authorities noted that the case remains under active investigation, with Teves awaiting trial. The government assures that justice will proceed without bias or special accommodations.
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