MANDALUYONG CITY -- On this day in 1978 under Proclamation Number 1789, Physicians Day was declared. Together with the Filipino people, the country's premier humanitarian organization, the Philippine Red Cross(PRC) celebrates the dedication of every Filipino Physician in serving people's health and well-being, their passion for serving humanity. With this, the Senate has also adopted a resolution recognizing and commending the immeasurable contribution and sacrifices of Filipino physicians in the fight against COVID-19.

As the country continues to battle COVID-19, the PRC continues to respond through testing of physicians and other healthcare workers once every two weeks. According to Chairman and CEO Senator Dick Gordon, "The PRC has now tested about 80,000 healthcare workers since the beginning of the pandemic."

"In this unprecedented time of uncertainty due to the ongoing pandemic, we are comforted by the assurance that heroes always emerge at the battlefront. We at the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) are in awe of all our Filipino Doctors. Together with the Filipino people, your passion, and dedication to serving the nation continually inspire us every single day," said Chairman and CEO Senator Dick Gordon.

"Your sacrifices will not be in vain as we do our part by staying at home as much as possible, following all the health protocols, and we tell our loved ones and our community to do the same," Senator Dick Gordon adds.

"Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to you! May you be blessed with health, strength, and perseverance. Maraming Salamat, and Mabuhay kayo!" said Senator Dick Gordon. (Philippine Red Cross)

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