Palace’s Castro says Leviste libel complaint meant to silence her

MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro on Friday described the civil libel complaint filed by Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste against her as an attempt to silence her. She also questioned who is truly behind this move and who stands to benefit from muzzling her. READ: Leviste seeks P110M in civil libel damages against Castro “Filing this case is the real way to stop me from speaking out and discussing these issues,” she said in a Viber message to reporters when asked for a reaction on the matter. She also said, “Here’s the question now: Who is really behind […]... Keep on reading: Palace’s Castro says Leviste libel complaint meant to silence her