Leviste asked to keep silent on P2 million ‘bonus’Catholic devotees join the thanksgiving procession around the Quiapo Church in Manila on Tuesday ahead of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9. MANILA, Philippines — Batangas 1st district Rep. Leandro Leviste said he was asked by fellow lawmakers not to publicly disclose the P2 million “Christmas bonus” given to them. Leviste said he has photos of checks issued to House members during the voting on the national budget, stressing that he returned his to the House committee on accounts. “What is more important here is the reported claim (of Leviste) that he has the authority to obtain the files. “It is very alarming to hear from DPWH personnel saying the files have been taken forcibly by Leviste from Cabral.

Source: Philippine Star December 31, 2025 17:04 UTC