Leviste 'a fugitive' as arrest warrant issued; impact on state power firm eyed
Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste is considered 'at large' by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) following the issuance of an arrest warrant against him for alleged violation of the Public Service Act, with concerns rising over potential impacts on the state power company.
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