DFA STATEMENT ON THE SITUATION OF REP. ARNOLFO TEVES JR.

09 May 2023 – The Department of Foreign Affairs has received information from the Philippine Embassy in Timor-Leste that Representative Arnolfo Teves, Jr. is currently in Dili, where he submitted an application for political asylum.

Today, the Ministry of Interior of Timor-Leste confirmed that Representative Teves' application for political asylum has been denied.

In accordance with the decision of the Timor-Leste Government, Representative Teves has been granted a period of five (5) days to depart Timor-Leste. During this time, he also has the option to file an appeal regarding the decision. END