Ombudsman says Leviste showed partial files while Cabral was aliveMANILA, Philippines — Only portions of the so-called “Cabral files” were shown to the Office of the Ombudsman while former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral was still alive, contradicting claims that the full set of documents had already been turned over, the Ombudsman said. Clavano said this differs from Leviste’s earlier public statements that the full Cabral files had already been shown to the Ombudsman. Just a part of itClavano stressed that the Cabral files are only one component of a broader investigation into alleged anomalies in infrastructure spending. Questions over source of documentsClavano said several individuals have since come forward claiming to possess copies of the Cabral files. On December 21, days after Cabral's death, Leviste claimed that Cabral personally gave him the files on September 4, days before her death.

Source: Philippine Star December 29, 2025 05:33 UTC