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Duterte declares pandemic-hit 2020 as Year of Filipino Health Workers
Duterte declares pandemic-hit 2020 as Year of Filipino Health Workers
Arianne Merez,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 10, 2020 03:07 PM PHT
MANILA-- President Rodrigo Duterte has declared 2020 as the "Year of Filipino Health Workers" in honor of their work as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic.
MANILA-- President Rodrigo Duterte has declared 2020 as the "Year of Filipino Health Workers" in honor of their work as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic.
The President said Proclamation No. 976, which was signed on July 6, seeks to recognize the "invaluable" contributions of health workers to the nation as the Philippines continues to face the threat of COVID-19.
The President said Proclamation No. 976, which was signed on July 6, seeks to recognize the "invaluable" contributions of health workers to the nation as the Philippines continues to face the threat of COVID-19.
"There is a need to commemorate the immeasurable acts of heroism and selfless compassion of nurses, midwives, and all health workers, and give due honor to those who sacrificed their lives in the line of service, especially during this extraordinary time," Duterte said.
"There is a need to commemorate the immeasurable acts of heroism and selfless compassion of nurses, midwives, and all health workers, and give due honor to those who sacrificed their lives in the line of service, especially during this extraordinary time," Duterte said.
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— Arianne Merez (@arianne_merez) July 10, 2020
President Duterte declares 2020 as the “Year of Filipino Health Workers” @ABSCBNNews pic.twitter.com/AfhSYmYxSu
— Arianne Merez (@arianne_merez) July 10, 2020
At least 34 Filipino health workers have died due to COVID-19 while hundred others have contracted the virus, according to the Department of Health.
At least 34 Filipino health workers have died due to COVID-19 while hundred others have contracted the virus, according to the Department of Health.
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Under Duterte's proclamation, the Department of Health is tasked to lead the nationwide observance of the Year of Filipino Health Workers.
Under Duterte's proclamation, the Department of Health is tasked to lead the nationwide observance of the Year of Filipino Health Workers.
Media companies meanwhile are encouraged to promote and generate awareness and public support for the programs and activities in relation to the Year of Filipino Health Workers.
Media companies meanwhile are encouraged to promote and generate awareness and public support for the programs and activities in relation to the Year of Filipino Health Workers.
As of July 9, the Philippines has 51,754 confirmed COVID-19 cases. This includes 1,314 deaths and 12,813 recoveries.
As of July 9, the Philippines has 51,754 confirmed COVID-19 cases. This includes 1,314 deaths and 12,813 recoveries.
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