DOJ refutes NBI: Leviste not yet a fugitive

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste is not yet considered a fugitive, contrary to the statement of NBI Director Melvin Matibag. In a press conference, Senior Deputy State Prosecutor Herbert Abugan said that declaring an accused a fugitive entails a process that must be observed. “The court will