Graft and Plunder Raps Filed Against Loren Legarda and Leandro Leviste

The Ombudsman has revealed that graft and plunder complaints have been filed against Senator Loren Legarda and businessman Leandro Leviste. The charges are reportedly linked to solar projects.

31 Jul, 06:58 — 31 Jul, 14:50

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Why this matters

These graft and plunder charges against a sitting senator and her son, a representative, are significant as they involve allegations of misuse of public funds related to energy projects. Such investigations can impact public trust in government officials and potentially lead to high-profile legal battles.

Key entitiesLoren Legarda Leandro Leviste Office of the Ombudsman Samuel Martires

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What sources agree on

Plunder and graft complaints have been filed against Senator Loren Legarda and Representative Leandro Leviste.
The complaints are currently under preliminary investigation by the Office of the Ombudsman.
Ombudsman Samuel Martires confirmed the charges.

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The complaints against Legarda and Leviste are over "ghost electricity."

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The complaints against Legarda and Leviste are over "solar projects."

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The charges include plunder, RA 3019 sections 3(h), 3(i), 3(e), and conflict of interest.

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The Office of the Ombudsman is 'set to file' the charges for preliminary investigation.

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Inquirer and Rappler state the complaints are already 'under preliminary investigation' or 'face' complaints, implying they have already been filed and are past the 'set to file' stage.

Coverage gaps

Specific sections of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (RA 3019) cited in the complaints (3(h), 3(i), 3(e)) and the mention of conflict of interest.

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The coverage generally reports on the legal proceedings without overt political endorsements, though Rappler's detailed mention of specific charges leans slightly more critical.

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RapplerMostly Factual1h ago

Loren Legarda, Leandro Leviste face plunder, graft complaints over solar projects

"Plunder, tapos (then) 3019, 3(h), 3(i), and 3(e). Conflict of interest is one of them," says Ombudsman Remulla

By Jairo Bolledo

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

Ombudsman reveals graft, plunder raps vs Loren Legarda, Leandro Leviste

MANILA, Philippines — The plunder and graft complaints against Sen. Loren Legarda and Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste over “ghost electricity” are now under the preliminary investigation stage, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla revealed on Friday. The complaints reaching the preliminary investigation stage means that it is just one step away from the filing of a case

By mareyes

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philstarMostly Factual1h ago

Ombudsman: Graft, plunder charges vs Leviste now under investigation

The Office of the Ombudsman is set to file plunder and graft charges for preliminary investigation against Sen. Loren Legarda and her son Rep. Leandro Leviste (Batangas, 1st District).

By Cristina Chi

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First report: philstar · 31 Jul, 06:58|Full coverage: 3 · 8h|Window: 8h

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philstar31 Jul, 06:58First to report

Ombudsman: Graft, plunder charges vs Leviste now under investigation

Rappler31 Jul, 07:10

Loren Legarda, Leandro Leviste face plunder, graft complaints over solar projects

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inquirer31 Jul, 14:50Latest update

Ombudsman reveals graft, plunder raps vs Loren Legarda, Leandro Leviste

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Ombudsman AnnouncementJuly 31 morning

Ombudsman Samuel Martires confirmed that plunder and graft complaints against Legarda and Leviste are under preliminary investigation.

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Loren Legarda, Leandro Leviste face plunder, graft complaints over solar projects

Ombudsman reveals graft, plunder raps vs Loren Legarda, Leandro Leviste

Ombudsman: Graft, plunder charges vs Leviste now under investigation

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Ombudsman: Graft, plunder charges vs Leviste now under investigation

Loren Legarda, Leandro Leviste face plunder, graft complaints over solar projects

Ombudsman reveals graft, plunder raps vs Loren Legarda, Leandro Leviste

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