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Former President Fidel Ramos also recognized the hard work of health workers, police, military, and other frontliners during the pandemic, which he dubbed as"another dark moment" in Philippine history.
"Our collective resolve as Filipinos seems to be tested once again by this COVID-19 pandemic.
The coffee-table book, which is supported by San Miguel Corporation, chronicles 500 years of Philippine history and recognizes war veterans and local heroes. Authors of the book acknowledged frontliners as well as the private sector for their contributions to the local coronavirus fight. SMC alone has contributed over ₱13 billion to the pandemic response.
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay— who led the wreath-laying ceremony at the Libingan ng mga Bayani— echoed the officials' sentiments, and likewise encouraged Filipinos to exude heroism as it knows no bounds and “manifests in different ways.”Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, on the other hand, called on the Health department to pay the frontliners their dues— including releasing daily hazard pay— as a way to honor them during this special day.
To date, the country has logged over 220,000 cases of COVID-19, with thousands of healthcare workers and frontliners also getting infected with the virus.
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