Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, lead counsel of suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., answers questions from the media during the weekly "Kapihan sa Manila Bay" forum on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Topacio said his client, who is accused of masterminding the assassination of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, may or may not choose to go back to the Philippines. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, lead counsel of suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., answers questions from the media during the weekly "Kapihan sa Manila Bay" forum on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Topacio said his client, who is accused of masterminding the assassination of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, may or may not choose to go back to the Philippines. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, lead counsel of suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., answers questions from the media during the weekly "Kapihan sa Manila Bay" forum on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Topacio said his client, who is accused of masterminding the assassination of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, may or may not choose to go back to the Philippines. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, lead counsel of suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., answers questions from the media during the weekly "Kapihan sa Manila Bay" forum on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Topacio said his client, who is accused of masterminding the assassination of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, may or may not choose to go back to the Philippines. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, lead counsel of suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., answers questions from the media during the weekly "Kapihan sa Manila Bay" forum on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Topacio said his client, who is accused of masterminding the assassination of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, may or may not choose to go back to the Philippines. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, lead counsel of suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., answers questions from the media during the weekly "Kapihan sa Manila Bay" forum on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Topacio said his client, who is accused of masterminding the assassination of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, may or may not choose to go back to the Philippines. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO