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Sen. Loren Legarda and Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste —Inquirer photos/Niño Jesus Orbeta
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 that they haven’t received any word from the Office of the Ombudsman regarding the opening of an investigation into their alleged wrongdoing.
“But I can categorically state that the reported accusations are utterly false and baseless. No public funds were involved. We are prepared to bring out the truth,” Legarda said.
