Embattled Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. received another suspension order from the House, shunning the possibility of expulsion, which had been on the table after his continued defiance to return to the country.

The House on Wednesday, May 31, chose to suspend Teves for another 60 days, with 285 lawmakers voting yes to the ethics committee’s recommendation. There was no zero negative vote but one abstention.

In addition, he was stripped of membership from three committees. He was vice chairperson of the games and amusement panel and was a part of the committees on legislative franchises and nuclear energy.

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