Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday expressed confidence that Senator Loren Legarda and her son, Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste, will return to the Philippines after they left the country. Remulla made the statement after National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said Legarda left the country with France as her final destination while her son Leviste flew to Hong Kong. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Legarda was on medical leave from August 3 to 5 and did not need to secure travel authority. In a statement, Legarda confirmed that she had gone on medical leave. “I confirm that I filed a formal medical leave with the Senate covering August 3 to 5, 2026, in accordance with Senate rules,” Legarda said in a Facebook post.