Teves Jr. Formally Booked at NBI Headquarters After Return from Timor-Leste

Former Philippine Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. was formally booked at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) headquarters in Manila late Thursday night, May 29, 2025. Teves, who had been abroad since March, arrived in the Philippines from Timor-Leste. The video released by GMA Integrated News shows the process, including Teves signing documents and undergoing fingerprinting. An NBI official stated, "The booking process followed standard procedure." Teves' return and subsequent booking mark a significant development in the ongoing investigations into his alleged involvement in various controversies. His arrival concludes a period of uncertainty and raises expectations for further legal proceedings.