The Department of Justice clarified today that Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste has not yet been officially declared a fugitive from justice. Acting Senior Deputy State Prosecutor Herbert Calvin Abugan released the statement yesterday to address circulating reports. This clarification comes amid ongoing legal proceedings involving Rep. Leviste in Batangas province. It indicates that the DOJ has not yet issued any warrant for his arrest to classify him as someone actively evading authorities. While details surrounding the case remain undisclosed, this statement clarifies Leviste’s current legal standing. Further updates will depend on the DOJ’s subsequent actions and decisions in the matter. It is important to note that the DOJ’s position does not preclude the possibility of future action should new developments warrant it.