MANILA, Philippines — Senator Leila de Lima has obtained a medical furlough for a check-up, her legal counsel said on Tuesday.
In an interview transcript sent to reporters by de Lima’s office, lawyer Rolly Peoro confirmed that they submitted a request for a 24-hour medical furlough.
“Nag-apply ho kami ng medical furlough at kami’y nagpapasalamat sa ating mga korte na pinayagan kami. Pinaayos po namin yung mga detalye. Matagal na ho ito na medical furlough ni Senator de Lima, in 2018, 2019 pa. Pero ngayon, kailangan na talagang gawin. Kailangan nang gawin. Na-delay lang ng na-delay dahil sa pandemic,” Peoro said.
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