Leviste franchise akin to ‘ghost project’ – lawmaker

MANILA, Philippines — The franchise controversy involving an energy firm linked to Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste should be investigated, emphasizing that it is no different from a “ghost” project, Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said over the weekend. Adiong was referring to the claims that Leviste allegedly sold the franchise of his firm,