Tag: BATANGAS
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Terry Ridon: Ethics Complaint Over Leviste Ransacking DPWH
Overview of the Allegations Terry Ridon, chairperson of the House Committee on Public Accounts, has publicly raised serious questions about the conduct of Batangas Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste in connection with a disturbance at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Batangas 1st District Engineering Office. Ridon indicated that the incident could trigger ethics…
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Ethics Complaint Looms: Terry Ridon Presses Leviste Over DPWH Batangas Office Ransacking
Overview House Committee on Public Accounts chairperson Rep. Terry Ridon has signaled the possibility of ethics complaints against Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste following allegations that the DPWH Batangas 1st District Engineering Office (DEO) was ransacked. The developing story has drawn attention to oversight, accountability, and the procedures by which government facilities are safeguarded in…
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Malacañang Says DPWH Flood-Control Documents Are Hearsay Without Validation
Introduction: The claim and the response Manila, Philippines — A political controversy is unfolding over documents related to flood-control programs, with Malacañang stressing that any files released by Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste remain unverified and therefore cannot be treated as conclusive evidence. The administration framed the materials as hearsay until they are formally validated by…
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Cabral Leaves Behind Complete Budget Insertion List for DPWH Flood Control Projects
Background: The Discovery of a Complete List In Manila, Philippines, a revelation has surfaced about a “complete list” of budget insertions for flood control projects within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The disclosure comes from a neophyte congressman who stated that the late DPWH undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral left behind a comprehensive…
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Spellbound October at Taal Vista Hotel: Halloween Magic and a Cavite-Batangas Culinary Tale
A Magical October Opens at Taal Vista Hotel As a cool breeze sweeps over Tagaytay, Taal Vista Hotel invites families and food lovers to a month of enchantment and heritage. The iconic property blends festive Halloween magic with a culinary showcase that honors Cavite and Batangas, promising a richly textured October for both locals and…
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A spellbinding October at Taal Vista Hotel
October magic unfolds at Taal Vista Hotel As a cool breeze rolls over Tagaytay, Taal Vista Hotel sets the stage for a family-friendly October filled with enchantment, local flavor, and a touch of magic. The iconic ridge-side property launches the month with a spellbinding Halloween celebration and concludes the season’s spotlight on Cavite and Batangas…
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Spellbinding October at Taal Vista Hotel: Halloween Magic and Taal Tales Flavors
A spellbinding October at Taal Vista Hotel As the cool breeze sweeps over Tagaytay, Taal Vista Hotel invites families and food lovers to a month of enchantment, local flavor, and moments of magic. The iconic ridge-top retreat opens October with a Halloween celebration and the final installment of its OG Series at Veranda, spotlighting the…
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Batangas Court Convicts Two for Counterfeit Cigarettes in Escalating Philippines Anti-Illicit Trade Drive
Two Men Convicted in Batangas for Counterfeit Cigarettes A Batangas court recently handed down convictions to two men for selling and distributing counterfeit cigarettes, signaling a continued push by Philippine authorities to curtail illicit tobacco trade. The Regional Trial Court of Lipa City ruled in September 2025 that Gilmor Catapang and Jovert Delos Santos violated…