Ombudsman's France Trip Aims to Facilitate Return of Former Lawmaker, Senator
The Philippine Ombudsman is traveling to France to lay the groundwork for the extradition of a former congressman and a sitting senator facing corruption charges. Both are reportedly seeking asylum or residing in France, presenting challenges due to the absence of an extradition treaty.
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