4/29/2020 E-Library - Information At Your Fingertips: Printer Friendly On October 28, 2006, Munar was repatriated. On October 30, 2006, Munar was admitted at the Chinese General Hospital. For two (2) weeks, he underwent intensive physiotherapy and was attended to by the following doctors: Dr. Tiong Sam Lim (Dr. Lim), a spine surgeon; Dr. Antonio Periquet (Dr. Periquet), a specialist on physical rehabilitation medicine; and Dr. Fidel Chua (Dr. Chua) of Trans Global Health Systems, Inc. to whom Kestrel referred his case for evaluation. [9] On November 17, 2006, Dr. Chua issued a medical report,[10] stating that Munar did not respond positively to the treatment and recommending that he undergo laminectomy and dissectomy, procedures which would entail a recovery period from four (4) to six (6) months: The above patient had 2 weeks intensitive (sic) physiotherapy but no improvement. I had conference with Dr. Tiong Sam Lim (spinal surgeon) and Dr. Antonio Periquet (rehabilitation medicine) and strongly suggest patient to undergo Laminectomy & dissectomy which will approximately cost PHP 120,000.00 to PHP 150,000.00 barring complication. Recuperation will take 4-6 months from date of operation.[11] On December 2, 2006, Munar had surgical intervention. On December 20, 2006, he was discharged from the hospital. In his medical report[12] of even date, Dr. Chua diagnosed Munar as suffering from herniated disc and that while the surgery was successful, Munar should continue physiotherapy: The above patient discharged today from Chinese General Hospital. He underwent Laminectomy and Dissectomy last December 2, 2006. Since he is from La Union, he may continue his physiotherapy in his hometown. At present, the prognosis is good and recuperation will take 4-6 months from date of operation.[13] Munar continued his physiotherapy sessions at Lorma Medical Center at Carlatan, San Fernando City, La Union.[14] On February 27, 2007, Munar was physically examined by Dr. Lim and Dr. Periquet. The following observations were noted in the medical report Dr. Chua issued: Patient was re-evaluated by Dr. Tiong Sam Lim with finding of right lower extremities has improved but there is still pain on straight leg raise of left elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocsfriendly/1/55508 3/16