Espares also maintained that while they would like to hear the side of Teves, he would still not be allowed to join the proceedings through videoconferencing because he has been deemed absent.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1773220/fwd-espares-no-pressure-to-resolve-teves-absences-issue-we-just-want-to-submit-report-before-break

In an interview, House Ethics and Privileges Committee Chairman Rep. Felimon Espares, however, said they could not disclose the details on the “stiffer disciplinary actions” pending the submission of the committee report to the plenary.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/05/30/house-panel-readies-stiffer-disciplinary-action-against-suspended-rep-teves-jr/

On Monday, Espares said Teves still did not show up physically at the House hearing.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1746074/house-ethics-reaches-decision-on-teves-absence-to-divulge-it-in-plenary