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Leandro Leviste

Leandro Leviste is a Batangas Representative known for his involvement in infrastructure and public works issues, as well as his recent acquisition of the Solidaridad bookshop. He has accused fellow lawmakers of corruption and has donated significant funds to charitable causes. Leviste has also been involved in controversies over DPWH budget allocations and contractor ties.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, December 3, 2025 at 1:12 AM

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Recent developments on Leandro Leviste

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM

Batangas Rep commends DPWH for removing officials linked to contractors

Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste lauded DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon for removing two officials, an assistant secretary and a director IV, who allegedly had ties with contractors.

Tue, December 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Rep. Gardiola accuses Rep. Leviste of publicity stunt over selfie attempt

CWS party-list Rep. Edwin Gardiola accused Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste of a publicity stunt and breaching parliamentary decorum for attempting to take a selfie with him.

Thu, November 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM

Rep Gardiola denies involvement in P22B flood control project scam

CWS party-list Representative Edwin Gardiola has denied any involvement in alleged corrupt practices concerning flood control and infrastructure projects.

Sun, November 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Rep Leviste acquires Solidaridad bookshop

Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste has acquired ownership of the renowned Solidaridad bookshop, founded by National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose in 1965.

Wed, November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Batangas Rep accuses party-list Rep of pre-ordering P20B DPWH projects

Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste has accused CWS party-list Representative Edwin Gardiola of pre-ordering approximately P20 billion worth of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects in the 2025 budget.

Thu, November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM

Rep Leviste donates P6 billion from stock sales to foundation

Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste has donated at least P6 billion from his share sales in Solar Philippines New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) to his Lingkod Legarda Leviste Foundation.

Thu, November 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM

Rep Gardiola accused of buying and reselling DPWH projects

Philippine Congressman Edwin Gardiola is reportedly engaged in a scheme to purchase Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects and resell them to contractors at a higher price.

Wed, October 29, 2025 at 9:25 PM

Leviste sells P13.76B SPNEC shares to MGreen

Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste has completed the sale of 10.8 billion shares in SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) to Manila Electric Company's (Meralco) MGen Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen) for P13.76 billion.

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.