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WATCH: Angel, Piolo, Iza, more stars in actors’ group salute health workers
Several Filipino actors from the League of Filipino Actors (AKTOR) created a video tribute to honor the country's healthcare workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
The video features individual clips from celebrities such as Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera, Iza Calzado, Piolo Pascual, and Angel Locsin.
The group's message highlights that the contributions of health workers cannot be measured, especially during the pandemic.
They acknowledged that around 3,300 health workers have contracted COVID-19 and noted the death of 40 doctors and nurses on August 1.
The actors expressed gratitude for the dedication of medical frontliners, calling them 'bayanis' (heroes).
They offered encouragement and assured continued support and recognition for healthcare workers, emphasizing they are needed alive.
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