Leviste Not Yet Declared 'Fugitive from Justice' Despite Arrest Warrant, DOJ Says
The Philippine Department of Justice clarified that Congressman Leandro Leviste is not yet considered a "fugitive from justice" despite an active arrest warrant issued by a Makati court. Leviste is currently in France tending to his mother and intends to return to post bail.
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