Sen. Leila M. de Lima's Statement on her Medical Furlough

Following a routine and periodic medical examination last February 15 at the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Hospital, my physician ordered that I have to immediately undergo further examination, particularly "CT Scan (tri-phase) of the liver" due to a finding of an impression of a "liver mass". As prescribed by my doctor, the said test is necessary to determine if the "liver mass" is benign or malignant.

In an Order issued last 6 March 2018, I was granted leave by the RTC-Muntinlupa to go on a one (1) day medical furlough for the CT Scan. It is set for today.

There is nothing to worry about. This is just part of a routine medical check-up to determine if I should go through an operation to avoid any complications.

Sa nakalipas na mahigit isang taon na ako po ay nasa piitan dulot ng panggigipit ng rehimeng Duterte, nilimitahan man ang aking kilos, akin pa ring ginagampanan ang tungkulin ko bilang Senador. At bilang bahagi ng pananagutan ko bilang lingkod-bayan, agad ko pong ipagbibigay alam sa publiko ang resulta ng nasabing medical examination ukol sa estado ng aking kalusugan. Makakaasa po kayo, patuloy kong haharapin ang mga imbentong kaso laban sa akin. Patuloy ko ring gagawin ang aking obligasyon para sa kapakanan at karapatan ng ating mga kababayan.

Ipagdasal n'yo po ako. Maraming salamat po.

LEILA M. DE LIMA

Custodial Center, Camp Crame

12 March 2018