WIRE — MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda sought a leave of absence in the Senate aheadof her reported trip to Hong Kong with her son, Rep. Leandro Leviste, according to Sen. Erwin Tulfo. Tulfo said Legarda informed Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian of her leave fromAugust 3 to 5. READ: Abra clash aftermath: Remains of slain 'rebels'
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