Legarda extends medical leave anew
Philippine Senator Loren Legarda has extended her medical leave until September 2, marking a month-long absence from the Senate. Her leave coincides with an ongoing impeachment trial and a plunder probe involving her son's solar energy business.
Why it matters
The absence of a high-ranking senator during a period of significant political scandal and impeachment proceedings is a matter of public interest.
MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Loren Legarda will be absent from the Senate floor until Sept. 2 after she notified the chamber of another extension of her medical leave, Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr. confirmed yesterday.
Bantug said Legarda's office informed the Senate leadership of her upcoming absences, which will be from Aug. 24-26 and Sept. 1-2. The Senate only holds legislative session from Monday to Wednesday.
This marks the latest in a series of absences for the lawmaker this month. By Sept. 2, she would have been absent from official legislative duties for a month.
She previously filed for a formal medical leave from Aug. 3-5 and later filed an extension covering Aug. 11-12.
The recent notices from her office have not disclosed the specific nature of her medical condition or the treatment she is receiving.
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