Sandigan defers P10-M pork scam raps vs Teves

The Sandiganbayan has suspended its criminal proceedings against former Negros Oriental Rep. Herminio Teves for the alleged misuse of his P10-million pork barrel funds, citing his “unsound mental condition.” In an eight-page resolution, the court's Special Third Division deferred Teves’ arraignment for graft and malversation “until such time that he shall be physically and mentally fit to be arraigned.” Teves’ counsel was directed to submit a monthly report on his medical condition. The court cited the medical certificate issued by neurologist Valmarie Estrada, who said Teves had “mixed Alzheimer dementia and vascular dementia, severe stage at present.” Estrada said the disease is currently “irreversible.”