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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider Isko honors health workers on Battle of Manila's 76th anniversary

Isko honors health workers on Battle of Manila's 76th anniversary

Published Feb 3, 2021 12:31 pm

Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Wednesday honored frontline health workers fighting against the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic during the commemoration of the 76th anniversary of the historic Battle of Manila.

BATTLE OF MANILA—The Manila city government lays a wreath at the White Cross in Fort Santiago, Intramuros to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the historic Battle of Manila. (Photo by Jansen Romero/ MANILA BULLETIN)
BATTLE OF MANILA—The Manila city government lays a wreath at the White Cross in Fort Santiago, Intramuros to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the historic Battle of Manila. (Photo by Jansen Romero/ MANILA BULLETIN)

Domagoso likened the country's healthcare workers to the victors and heroes from the past as they continue the fight against COVID-19.

“We have in our midst, battalions of doctors, regiments of nurses, brigades of health workers, and platoons of frontliners who are risking their lives and limbs to contain the virus,” he said in a speech on Wednesday.

“They are no different from the heroes of the past. They have done so much sacrifice for the sake of our country,” he added.

The Manila mayor gave a salute to fallen healthcare frontline workers and said, “no amount of thanks and gratitude could equal the act of patriotism” they showed in the battle against COVID-19.

“We may be not be threatened by a war against nations, but the battle that we have at present is a battle for survival against a dreaded virus,” he said.

The Manila city government laid a wreath at the White Cross in Fort Santiago, Intramuros to honor the historic battle.

Present in the wreath-laying ceremony were United States Embassy Chargé d'affaires Mr. John Law, Australian ambassador Steven Robinson, United Mexican States ambassador Gerardo Lozano Arredondo, Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian, and Canadian Ambassador James Peter MacArthur.

Also in attendance were Vice Mayor Ma. Sheilah ‘Honey’ Lacuna-Pangan, military host Captain Levi Carane PN, Rear Admiral Adeluis Bordado PN, National Parks and Development Committee executive director Cecile Lorenzana, National Museum director general Jeremy Barns, National Historical Commission deputy executive director for administration Carminda Arevalo, and Intramuros Administration chief Atty. Guiller Asido.

On February 3, 1945, American and Filipino troops joined together to fight against imperial Japanese forces for the liberation of the capital city.

The month-long battle, which was considered one of the greatest tragedies of the second world war, claimed the lives of around 100,000 civilians and led to the city's total destruction.

“The loss of lives and properties resulting to greed for power and world domination taught us valuable lessons, and that is for civilization to progress. Only cooperation and amity among nations would be the ultimate key to global development and advancement,” Domagoso said.

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