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.

MANILA: Timor-Leste deported an Interpol-wanted Filipino murder suspect on Thursday (May 29) whose case the government has linked to its aspirations to join the regional ASEAN bloc, after more ...

The Philippines is preparing to appeal Timor-Leste’s denial of its request. Dili rejected the request for Teves’ extradition on grounds that he could face torture or inhumane treatment if ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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’ ...