Ombudsman Probes Legarda, Leviste Over Alleged Solar Project Graft

The Ombudsman has initiated a probe into plunder and graft complaints filed against Senator Loren Legarda and her son, Leandro Leviste, concerning alleged irregularities in solar projects. Legarda has vehemently denied the accusations, calling them baseless and utterly false.

31 Jul, 13:05 — 31 Jul, 21:34

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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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inquirerMostly Factual1h ago

Legarda, son face Ombudsman probe; ‘baseless,’ she says

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda, her son, Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste, and former Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi will undergo a preliminary investigation for alleged plunder and graft in connection with solar “ghost electricity” projects of the young lawmaker worth over P10 billion, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced on Friday. Legarda said in a statement

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philstarMostly Factual9h ago

'Utterly false': Loren Legarda denies Ombudsman solar contract allegations

Sen. Loren Legarda dismissed Ombudsman allegations as a "smear" on her integrity.

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First report: philstar · 31 Jul, 13:05|Full coverage: 3 · 8h|Window: 8h

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philstar31 Jul, 13:05First to report

'Utterly false': Loren Legarda denies Ombudsman solar contract allegations

Rappler31 Jul, 14:00

Legarda, Leviste face plunder, graft complaints over solar projects | The wRap

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inquirer31 Jul, 21:34Latest update

Legarda, son face Ombudsman probe; ‘baseless,’ she says

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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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Ombudsman Probes Legarda, Leviste Over Alleged Solar Project Graft

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Legarda, son face Ombudsman probe; ‘baseless,’ she says

'Utterly false': Loren Legarda denies Ombudsman solar contract allegations

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'Utterly false': Loren Legarda denies Ombudsman solar contract allegations

Legarda, Leviste face plunder, graft complaints over solar projects | The wRap

Legarda, son face Ombudsman probe; ‘baseless,’ she says

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