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Legarda Eager to Return Home After Completing Medical Treatment Abroad
Senator Loren Legarda is expected to return to the Philippines shortly after concluding treatment for a serious lung condition in France, according to her spokesperson. La Viña said the senator is anxious to resume her duties once her medical care is complete.
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MANILA — Senator Loren Legarda is "raring to come back" to the Philippines at the earliest opportunity, her spokesperson Tony La Viña said Thursday. La Viña told media that Legarda will return home as soon as she completes her medical treatment in France for a serious pulmonary condition. The senator's health issue is of a nature that requires close monitoring, according to statements from her office. Legarda, a four-time senator and former vice presidential candidate, has been a prominent fixture in Philippine politics for decades. Her spokesperson did not provide a specific timeline for her return, indicating only that she would come back upon completion of her treatment regimen. The senator's office has assured stakeholders that she remains committed to her legislative responsibilities and public service upon her recovery.