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Ebe Dancel pens letter to medical workers: You’re a gift to me and the entire country
Singer Ebe Dancel expressed gratitude to Filipino medical workers amidst the pandemic, acknowledging their immense sacrifices and difficulties.
He recognized the exhaustion from wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) for long hours, often hindering basic needs like eating and using the restroom.
Dancel shared his personal anxieties for his doctor relatives, praying for their safety and hoping they can find rest amid demanding patient loads.
He stated that medical workers are a "gift" to him and the entire country, praising their dedication despite facing fatigue and sometimes feeling unappreciated.
This letter follows a plea from medical professionals for a two-week lockdown in Mega Manila to combat the "losing battle" against COVID-19.
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