CA junks Arnie Teves petition vs ‘terrorist’ designation
MANILA, Philippines – The Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed the petition of expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. seeking to nullify a resolution that designated him and his armed group as terrorists. In a 65-page decision on Nov. 26, the CA’s Ninth Division said there was ample evidence to establish probable cause that Teves committed acts that constitute terrorism, justifying his designation as a terrorist. According to the appellate court, an act does not need to reach the magnitude of mass casualty bombings or territorial sieges before it qualifies as terrorism. “As long as the elements of actus reus (overt […]...Keep on reading: CA junks Arnie Teves petition vs ‘terrorist’ designation
