WIRE — 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,"
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