Teves Arrives at NBI Detention Facility: No VIP Treatment Promised

Former Negros Oriental Representative Arnie Teves Jr. arrived at the NBI detention facility in Muntinlupa City on May 30, 2025, following his return from Timor-Leste. NBI Director, George Jaime Santiago, confirmed that Teves would be held in a private cell without VIP treatment. A News5 reporter, present at the facility, captured the event on video, providing visual evidence. The video shows Teves's arrival and the facility's interior. The event is significant as Teves was the subject of a manhunt for two years. His arrival at the detention facility marks a significant step in the legal proceedings against him. The video adds to the understanding of the event by providing a visual account of the situation. The NBI's assurance of no special treatment underscores the commitment to due process.