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Leandro Leviste

Leandro Leviste is a Batangas-based congressman who has been actively criticizing the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for budget allocation disparities, alleged corruption, and overpriced projects. He has proposed reforms, including a 25% reduction in DPWH project costs to fund new classrooms and eliminate kickbacks, and has called for greater transparency in government spending.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, October 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM

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Recent developments on Leandro Leviste

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM

Rep Leviste questions DPWH budget allocation favoring less populated regions

Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste has flagged alleged disparities in the proposed 2026 Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget, claiming less populated regions received larger allocations than more populated ones.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM

DPWH Usec resigns amid contractor allegations

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Arrey Perez resigned from his position following allegations of links to flood control contractors.

Thu, October 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM

DPWH Usec resigns amid conflict of interest allegations by Batangas Rep Leviste

Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste accused Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Arrey Perez of conflict of interest due to alleged ties with contractors.

Tue, October 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Recto wary of VAT cut, citing revenue loss and credit rating risk

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is hesitant to support proposals to reduce the Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 12% to 10%.

Wed, October 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Rep Leviste proposes 25% DPWH budget cut to fund new classrooms

Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste proposed reducing Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) project costs by 25% to fund the construction of new classrooms.

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM

Batangas Rep. Leviste urges DPWH to cut project costs by 25% to curb kickbacks

Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste urged DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon to reduce project costs by 25% to eliminate potential kickbacks and ensure transparency.

Thu, October 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM

Batangas Rep. Leviste suggests DPWH can save P400B by repricing projects

Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste proposed that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) could save P400 billion by canceling or repricing P1.6 trillion of ongoing and upcoming projects.

Fri, September 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM

Rep Leviste wants additional P12.3B for SUCs to fund Free Higher Education Act

Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste is spearheading efforts in the House of Representatives to allocate an additional P12.3 billion for state universities and colleges in the 2026 budget to fully implement the Free Higher Education Act.

Tue, September 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM

Dy elected new House Speaker, Marcos says leadership changes on hold until after budget approval

Isabela Representative Faustino "Bojie" Dy III was elected as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives with 253 votes following the resignation of Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.

Mon, September 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM

Rep. Leviste adds TopTech owners to bribery complaint

Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste has filed a supplemental complaint against former DPWH Batangas 1st District Engineer Abelardo Calalo and impleaded TopTech Trading & Construction Co. Inc. owners Elrey Jose C. Noche and Marciana M. Noche in a bribery case.