TINANGGIHAN ng Timor-Leste ang hiling na political asylum ni suspendidong kongresista ng Negros Oriental Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, ayon sa Department of Foreign Affairs ngayong Martes.
Sinabi ng DFA na nakatanggap sila ng impormasyon mula sa Philippine Embassy sa Timor-Leste na nasa Dili si Teves kung saan ito nagsumite ng aplikasyon sa political asylum.
“Today, the Ministry of Interior of Timor-Leste confirmed that Representative Teves’ application for political asylum has been denied,” ayon sa report ng DFA.
“In accordance with the decision of the Timor-Leste Government, Representative Teves has been granted a period of five days to depart Timor-Leste. During this time, he also has the option to file an appeal regarding the decision,” ayon pa sa pahayag ng Foreign Affairs department.
