SPEAKER Martin Romualdez is now acting as the legislative caretaker of Negros Oriental's third district for two months in the absence of its representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. who has gone missing after he was accused in the killing of his political rival, governor Roel Degamo.

"In the interest of the people of the 3rd District of Negros Oriental, the undersigned shall act as the Legislative Caretaker of the 3rd District of Negros Oriental for the period 23 March 2023 to 22 May 2023. This order takes effect immediately," a memorandum order signed by Romualdez stated.

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