MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda sought a leave of absence in the Senate ahead of 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 from August 3 to 5. READ: Abra clash aftermath: Remains of slain ‘rebels’ returned to kin “Senator Loren has a leave of absence,” Tulfo said in an ambush interview at the Office of the Ombudsman. “In fairness, she has medical leave.” Legarda went out of the country on Aug. 2 for Hong Kong with her final destination being France, National […]...Keep on reading: Loren Legarda seeks medical leave amid reported HK trip -- Erwin Tulfo