NBI Confirms Leviste and Legarda Departed for France via Hong KongLEVISTE – Public attention has shifted to Leandro Leviste and Loren Legarda after authorities disclosed that the mother-and-son tandem reportedly traveled abroad before key legal proceedings. Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste and Sen. Loren Legarda have reportedly left the country, according to National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Atty. Matibag confirmed that both officials departed the Philippines through Hong Kong, China, before allegedly proceeding to their final destination in France. Photo Source: Abante ToniteAside from Leviste, Legarda was also previously mentioned in an announcement made by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla on July 31 regarding a planned preliminary investigation. “Hindi po um-appeal kasi po nagbiyahe, e. Umalis po… Positive po ‘yan, umalis po.