A former Filipino Congressman charged with multiple murders in the Philippines, Arnolfo Teves Jr, center, is escorted by police officers in Dili, East Timor, Thursday, May 29, 2025.

The recent controversy surrounding Myanmar’s reported opposition to Timor-Leste’s accession to Asean has brought renewed attention to the fragilities of the ...

Marcos thanks Timor-Leste leaders, says ex-solon must now face justice Former Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo Teves arrived in the Philippines ...

The Philippines has reaffirmed its support for Timor-Leste's full ASEAN membership ahead of this week's regional summit — just two months after Manila publicly criticized Dili over its refusal ...

MANILA, Philippines — Expelled Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. was arrested Tuesday evening at his house in Dili, Timor-Leste. His son Axl Teves confirmed in a social ...

Washington, DC – July 2, 2025: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Yan Carrière-Swallow visited Dili during June 19-July 2 to conduct discussions for the 2025 Article IV ...

Timor-Leste's long-awaited bid to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is in jeopardy. It has encountered unexpected headwinds -- this time from the Philippines. The sudden ...

Ex-Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. was arrested in East Timor’s capital of Dili on Wednesday by immigration authorities and would immediately be deported to the Philippines for staying without a visa and ...

Philippine-Timor Leste ties . The Philippines has supported Timor-Leste's ASEAN membership through official documents since 2002, with former President Benigno Aquino III pledging support in 2013.

Ex-Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. was arrested in East Timor’s capital of Dili on Wednesday by immigration authorities and would immediately be deported to the Philippines for staying without a visa and ...

East Timor on Thursday deported a former Filipino congressman charged with multiple murders in the Philippines and added that he was a national security threat whose presence could damage the country’ ...