“Ang masasabi ko lang (All I can say) is, the projects we have already completed out of our own merit should be able to speak for themselves, if anything. The sensitivities that have been raised have made us more conscientious that we need to earn the privilege that Congress is deciding to grant... Walang kinalaman kung sino man kamag-anak ninuman dito (This has nothing to do with relatives of whoever). This is purely on the basis of merit,” Leviste told reporters in an interview on Tuesday, December 4.