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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda has again extended her medical leave to Sept. 2, Senate Secretary Renato Bantug confirmed on Monday.

“Office of Sen. Legarda sent notice today that the Senator shall be on medical leave from August 24 to 26 and September 1 to 2,” Bantug told the Inquirer in a text message.

This is the senator’s fourth medical leave, covering both the Senate plenary sessions and the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Her earlier leaves were for Aug. 3 to 5, Aug. 11 to 12, and Aug. 17 to 19.