Senator Rodante Marcoleta believes that it is not proper for Batangas 1st district Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste to explain the contents of the so-called Cabral files. During the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on Monday, Jan. 19, Marcoleta said that the neophyte lawmaker is "not competent"...
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Monday, January 19 continued its investigation into the anomalies surrounding the government’s flood control projects. Among those present in the eight public hearing include Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste, who earlier disclosed...
If there is one thing the energy sector can unanimously credit Secretary Sharon Garin for, it is grit: she cuts through bureaucracy, stands toe-to-toe with political power, mobilizes agencies, and brings stalled energy projects back into motion. Her record is written in resolved bottlenecks, such...
Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the libel case filed by Batangas 1st district Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste against her was an attempt to silence her. "Ang pagsasampa ng kasong ito ang tunay na paraan para ako ay matigil sa aking pagsasalita at pagtalakay sa...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking ₱24 billion in penalties from Levite-led Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings Inc. for failing to meet construction deadlines. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin told reporters on Tuesday, Jan. 13, that the agency is moving to collect the funds following...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, December 28 confirmed that Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste wanted to hold a meeting “to seek advice” regarding the alleged files of the late Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Catalina...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Monday, Dec. 22, that the family of the late former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral should be given space to grieve. As for the growing public interest over files that Cabral may have...
SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) founder Leandro Leviste has sold another 10.83 billion shares in SPNEC to Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) for ₱13.76 billion, marking the completion of a previously announced sale of the Batangas representative’s stake in the solar power company. Leviste said in a...
Given how sensitive the public reacts when it comes to the issue of corruption, a simple accusation--even based on a rumor--can instantly tarnish someone 's reputation. This is why, for Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, hard evidence is important when discussing these matters. "Di rin naman pwedeng...
None of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretaries is linked to contractors handling flood control projects, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said on Thursday, Oct. 16. The statement came in response to earlier allegations by Batangas 1st district Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste...
All government officials—ally or not—will be included in the investigation and will face charges over the anomalous flood-control projects in the country. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro made an assurance on Wednesday, Aug. 27, that President Marcos is bent...
Senate Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Tuesday, Aug. 26 urged public officials and whistleblowers to stand firm against alleged anomalies in multi-billion-peso flood control projects, saying fear should not hinder efforts to uncover corruption. “Protected from who? If we start...
