Matibag clarifies: Leviste ‘still at large,’ considered ‘fugitive from justice’

Inquirer.net - Oct 7, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Wednesday clarified that Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste is still “considered at large,” following the issuance of an arrest warrant against him. He previously said that Leviste had already posted the P72,000 bail for his alleged violation of the Public Service Act

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Matibag clarifies: Leviste ‘still at large,’ considered ‘fugitive from justice’

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Passport cancellation for Leviste possible after arrest order – Matibag

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is studying if it will request the passport cancellation and travel authority of Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste. The option surfaced following the issuance of an arrest warrant against him, according to NBI Director Melvin Matibag. Matibag said this on Wednesday after announcing that the

Matibag clarifies: Leviste ‘still at large,’ considered ‘fugitive from justice’

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WATCH: BPI rep details year-end balances of Dutertes, Carpio accounts

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Prosecution seeks to show Dutertes hid P96M via unused manager’s checks

COA affirms with finality disallowance notice vs OVP’s P73M secret funds

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DILG to pursue Interpol red notice vs Rep. Leviste

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LRT-2 line to run limited trains amid revamping works

Matibag clarifies: Leviste ‘still at large,’ considered ‘fugitive from justice’

Passport cancellation for Leviste possible after arrest order – Matibag

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