MANILA, March 25 -- Proceedings for the transfer of ousted Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. and designated terrorist Arnolfo Teves Jr. will take from seven to 40 days, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Monday.

In a media interview, NBI director Medardo de Lemos said this was assured by the Timor Leste justice officials to the Philippine contingent following Teves' capture.

"Sabi nila (They said) they will terminate the proceedings within the period of seven days to 40 days maximum," he told reporters.

De Lemos, however, clarified that Timor Leste officials are still in the process of determining the merits of the red notice issued against Teves, after which they will decide what actions to pursue.

"When we were there, t...