Adiong: Leviste’s franchise issue no different from a ‘ghost project’
MANILA, Philippines — Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said the franchise controversy involving an energy firm linked to Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste should be investigated, stressing that it is no different from a “ghost” project. Adiong was referring to allegations that Leviste sold the franchise of his firm, Solar Para Sa Bayan Corp. (SPBC), which was granted a congressional franchise under Republic Act No. 11357 in 2019 to build, install, and operate solar-powered microgrids in remote areas. Speaking at a Saturday news forum, Adiong said that if the claims were true, “abandoning obligations after securing such authority could […]...Keep on reading: Adiong: Leviste’s franchise issue no different from a ‘ghost project’
