Dr. Achilles J. Peralta examined and found him to be suffering from “T/C Ischemic Heart Disease. Ant. Myocardial Infection.” Dr. Peralta issued a Medical Report9[9] certifying that he was “Unfit for Sea Duty.” In a follow-up medical examination on April 1, 1997, Dr. Peralta still found Bastol “Unfit for Sea Duty.”10[10]   Thus, PPI referred Bastol for medical treatment to the Metropolitan Hospital under the care of company-designated physician Dr. Robert D. Lim, a Diplomate in Rehabilitation Medicine. On April 10, 1997, Bastol was confined and treated at said hospital until May 7, 1997. Dr. Lim certified that Bastol had “Coronary artery dse; S/P Ant. wall MP; Hypercholesterolemia; Hyperglycemia.”11[11] Thereafter, Bastol had regular laboratory and medical examinations with the companydesignated physician.   Unsatisfied with the treatment by Dr. Lim and seeking a second opinion, he went to Dr. Efren R. Vicaldo, a Cardiologist and Congenital Heart Disease Specialist of the Philippine Heart Center, who diagnosed him to be suffering from “Coronary Artery Disease and Extensive Anteriorseptalmia” with the corresponding remarks: “For Disability, Impediment Grade 1 (120%).”12[12] 9[9] Id. at 47. 10[10] Id. at 48. 11[11] Id. at 49, Medical Certificate dated May 7, 1997 issued by Dr. Robert D. Lim. 12[12] Id. at 51.

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