Tag: Leandro Leviste
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No Irregularity Found in P2 Million Checks to Leviste and Colleagues, Say Lawmakers
Overview: Clarifying the P2 Million Christmas Bonus Story Questions surrounding a P2-million payout tagged as Christmas bonuses to several congressmen, including Rep. Leandro Leviste, have sparked discussions about propriety and transparency. While some lawmakers have suggested potential irregularities, recent disclosures from involved parties indicate that the issue centers on administrative processes rather than any unlawful…
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No Irregularity Found in P2 Million Christmas Bonus Issued to Lawmakers Including Leviste, Says Palawan Rep.
Summary of the Controversy The issue surrounding a P2-million payout described as a Christmas bonus to members of the House of Representatives, including Palawan’s 2nd district representative, has drawn scrutiny and public debate. A leading lawmaker, Rep. Leandro Leviste, had suggested there might be irregularities in the disbursement. However, the latest statements from the office…
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DPWH Urged to Authenticate Cabral Files Amid Political Firefight
Overview Manila, Philippines — A political square has formed around the so-called Cabral files after Batangas 1st district Rep. Leandro Leviste urged Secretary Vince Dizon of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to authenticate materials that Leviste published on social media on Christmas Eve. The move highlights ongoing tensions over transparency, accountability, and…
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Malacañang Rejects Unverified DPWH Flood-Control Documents as Hearsay
Overview: Hearsay vs. Validation The Philippine presidency has emphasized that documents related to a flood-control controversy are only considered valid evidence once the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) validates them. In a recent development, Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste released what he described as DPWH files tied to flood-control projects, prompting questions about the…
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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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Leviste Applauds Dizon Move to Lower DPWH Project Prices and Boost Transparency
Overview: A push for lower prices and cleaner processes Batangas’ 1st district Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste has publicly thanked Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon for engaging with his call to temper the cost of DPWH projects. The exchange highlights a broader effort to rein in high infrastructure prices and to…
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Leviste Applauds Dizon for Committing to Lower DPWH Project Prices and More Transparent Budgeting
Leviste praises DPWH leadership for price reductions and budget reforms Batangas 1st district Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste has publicly thanked Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon for addressing a long-standing demand: lowering the prices of DPWH projects. In a statement, Leviste commended Dizon for agreeing that the agency should pursue reduced…