Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla says he expects Senator Loren Legarda and her son, Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste, to return to the Philippines amid the Ombudsman’s anti-graft investigation involving them. Remulla made the remarks during a press conference after the Bureau of Immigration confirmed that Legarda and Leviste left the country on Aug. 2, with their departures described as separate flights to France. Remulla said he does not believe they will “escape” and expects they will come back, adding that they may return with “handcuffs” if they do not return voluntarily. Both outlets report Remulla’s view that the individuals will return, while also noting the basic travel timeline and destination as the trigger for his statement. The reporting does not include details on the specific allegations or the current status of the underlying Ombudsman case, beyond confirming that the investigation is ongoing and that the officials have left the country.
Ombudsman Remulla says Legarda and Leviste will return after leaving for France
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla says he expects Senator Loren Legarda and her son, Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste, to return to the Philippines amid the Ombudsman’s anti-graft investigation involving t...
- Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla says he expects Senator Loren Legarda and Rep. Leandro Leviste to return to the Philippines.
- The Bureau of Immigration confirmed they left the country on Aug. 2.
- Reports say Legarda and Leviste departed on separate flights for France.
- Remulla states he does not think they will avoid the process and expects them to come back.
- Remulla remarks that if they do not return, they may be brought back with handcuffs.
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 on separate flights for France.
2 hours agoMANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said he is confident that Sen. Loren Legarda and her son, Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste, will return to the country amid the anti-graft body’s investigation into them. Remulla made the statement after the Bureau of Immigration confirmed that Legarda and Leviste left the country on Aug. 2. READ: ‘Positive’: Matibag says Leviste, Legarda left the country “I don’t think they will escape. They will come back. We believe that they will come back,” Remulla said in a press conference. “Maybe they want to come back with handcuffs if they don’t come back,” […]...Keep on reading: Remulla expects Legarda, Leviste to return to PH amid probe
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