Manila, April 8 -- As the nation observes Holy Week, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday said it is only fitting to honor all medical and health care personnel and other front-liners for their sacrifices in helping contain the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
"As we ponder on the true meaning of the Lenten Season, we honor our medical and health care professionals, the members of the academe, our researchers and scientists, our service industry workers, hardworking public servants, security forces, private enterprises and civil society organizations, and every Filipino who heeded the call to unite as we work to heal as one," Lorenzana said in a statement forwarded to reporters Wednesday.
He added tha...