Legarda Extends Medical Leave for Fifth Time Amid Graft Probe
Senator Loren Legarda has extended her medical leave for the fifth time, coinciding with an ongoing graft investigation. The Ombudsman has criticized her prolonged absence and suggested international cooperation, while the senator denies the allegations.
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