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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda on Friday confirmed that she filed a formal medical leave with the Senate from Aug. 3 to 5, following reports that she and her son, Batangas First District Rep. Leandro Leviste, had left the country.
In a statement, Legarda said she filed the leave “in accordance with Senate rules,” after Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr. confirmed with the media that Legarda’s office had informed the Senate of her absence.
“I confirm that I filed a formal medical leave with the Senate covering August 3 to 5, 2026,” Legarda said.
Bantug earlier told reporters that Legarda’s chief of staff sent a letter to his office on Aug. 3 informing the Senate that the senator would be on medical leave from Aug. 3 to 5.
