MANILA, Philippines — It seems that the verbal spat between Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste and Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon would not end soon, as Leviste insisted that he did not lie when he said that Ridon’s side made insertions in the 2025 budget. Leviste in an online press briefing on Friday explained that when he mentioned Ridon’s name in radio and television interviews, it was in the context of urging the lawmaker to check with Bicol Saro regarding its purported insertions for two projects in Camarines Sur. “This is the insertion of Bicol Saro party-list, Congressman Ridon can […]... Keep on reading: Leviste insists he’s no liar; Ridon says transcripts don’t lie