Ombudsman flags Legarda, Leviste travel extensions as ‘quite suspicious,’ says France asylum possible
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-18 15:51 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Health, Immigration, Europe, Philippines, World News, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman found Sen. Loren Legarda’s repeated extensions of her travel authority for medical reasons “quite suspicious already” and said it is possible she and her son, Rep. Leandro Leviste, could seek asylum in France, spokesman Mico Clavano said Tuesday.
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