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‘A people’s martyr’: Dr Raul Jara celebrated for living, dying for his country
Dr. Raul Jara, a distinguished cardiologist, has been honored as a "people's martyr" for his ultimate sacrifice in serving the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He was among the first healthcare professionals to confront the virus on the front lines, tragically succumbing while tending to infected patients.
Jara was widely recognized as a pillar of Philippine cardiology and dedicated his life to teaching and imparting knowledge.
His career included significant roles at the University of the Philippines- Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) and the Philippine Heart Center (PHC).
The Philippine Heart Association lauded him as a great father, teacher, mentor, poet, author, singer, colleague, and friend.
Born into a family of achievers, Jara consistently excelled academically throughout his studies.
He specialized in cardiology and later became the chief of the non-invasive diagnostic cardiology division at the PHC.
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