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Legitimate questions

By Mary Ann LL. Reyes | 1 day ago

The controversy surrounding the renewable energy projects linked to Rep. Leandro Leviste should prompt a broader conversation that extends well beyond the personalities involved.

Business

4 lawyers summoned over plot vs Recto

By EJ Macababbad | 1 day ago

The four lawyers being summoned by the National Bureau of Investigation to explain the alleged “honeytrap”...

Headlines

Mag-inang Loren Legarda, Leandro Leviste umalis ng bansa - NBI

By Ludy Bermudo | 2 days ago

Umalis ng bansa sina Senador Loren Legarda at ang kanyang anak na si Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste.

Police Metro

Leviste ‘VIP’ sa sex plot vs Recto

By Ludy Bermudo | 3 days ago

Tinukoy ng naares­tong talent manager na si alyas “Ken” na si Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste ang “VIP” na nasa likod ng operasyon sa sex plot laban kay Executive Secretary Ralph Recto...

PSN Metro

Matibag to Leviste: No one ordering me to conduct probe

By Mark Ernest Villeza | 5 days ago

Personal ties will not stop the National Bureau of Investigation from probing an alleged plot to fabricate a scandal against...

Headlines

NBI summons Leviste, Paras over alleged plot vs Recto

By Mark Ernest Villeza | 6 days ago

The National Bureau of Investigation has subpoenaed Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste and former cabinet official...

Headlines

Rep. Leviste, ex-solon sinubpoena ng NBI sa ‘honeytrap scheme’

By Ludy Bermudo | 6 days ago

Nag-isyu na ng subpoena ang National Bureau of Investigation laban kina Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste at dating Rep. Jing Paras kaugnay ng umano’y P5 milyong “honeytrap scheme” laban...

Police Metro

Palace denounces 'sexual, character assassination' plot vs Ralph Recto

By Renalyn Ramirez | 6 days ago

Malacañang condemned the alleged plot to destroy the reputation of Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.

Headlines

Girian nina Recto at Leviste: Serbisyo o Pulitika?

By June G. Trinidad | May 8, 2026 - 12:00am

Mainit ngayon ang sitwasyon sa Kamara matapos mag­palitan ng maaanghang na salita sina Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste at 6th District Rep. Ryan Recto, anak ni Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.

PSN Opinyon

Here’s ES Recto’s online post that provoked Leviste’s tirade

By GOTCHA | By Jarius Bondoc | May 8, 2026 - 12:00am

First, Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste sparked a family feud. Then he ignited a provincial political war. At the House of Reps last Tuesday, he quarreled with congressmen from various regions.

Opinion