HOUSE Speaker and Leyte First District Representative Martin Romualdez said he will serve as the caretaker of the Third District of Negros Oriental amid the suspension of Congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr.

Romualdez issued Order No. 19-017, appointing himself as the caretaker of the district.

“In the interest of the people of the Third District of Negros Oriental, the undersigned shall act as the Legislative Caretaker of the Third District of Negros Oriental for the period 23 March 2023 to 22 May 2023. This order takes effect immediately,” the order reads.

Romualdez ensured the people in the Third District of Negros Oriental that public service will continue for them.

Teves was suspended for 60 days for refusing to come back home and return to work after his alleged involvement in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo resulted in threats against his life.

He is being considered as one of the brains behind the governor’s killing, which also claimed the lives of eight innocent civilians. (SunStar Philippines)