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  2020-08-10

  The life of a HCW testing positive for coronavirus

  I wrote this article for my internship and I've always wanted to see it published given that it gives us a perspective of a health care worker that became a patient for coronavirus. In the months that the Philippines has been on lockdown and cases continue to rise up, it's very telling that those who are vulnerable to the virus still aren't secured and compensated for the work they have done so far.
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  2020-07-07

  The Way to HOPE

  I wrote an account of the moment I knew I was positive of COVID-19 and my long and winding trip to the isolation facility. I want the readers to have a glimpse of it and understand what that felt like and not to be overcome by fear once they find themselves about to embark on the same journey.
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  2020-03-16

  Batingaw - Kalagayan ng Health Workers

  Marami ang naglabas ng panawagan na tulungan natin ang mga fronliners natin sa iba’t ibang pagamutan dahil kapos na kapos na sila sa gamit at sila mismo’y naka salang na sa peligro ng COVID19. Maraming mga health workers ang napabalitang kinakikitaan na ng sintomas ng COVID19, ngunit patuloy pa rin sa pagganap sa kanilang tungkulin.
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  2020-07-05

  Broadway and a Sense of Smell

  This story discusses the importance of the little known symptom of "anosmia" in screening for COVID-19, and specifically how this theater loving clinician came to realize that this was not a symptom to be overlooked.
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  2020-06-05

  Hygiene Checkpoint: Hands Up

  This health policy brief emphasized the undeniable importance of observing and vigilantly practicing proper hand hygiene as part of the primary preventive health measure to combat the rapid spread of infections and other diseases, especially in this COVID-19 pandemic battle.
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  2020-06-30

  Epic Pandemic

  Mental resilience and strength of oneself
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  2020-06-02

  Para sa bayan [For the country]

  My girlfriend (Krizia Rodriguez) volunteered as an encoder in the Philippine Arena mega-swabbing center in spite of the risks and having no hazard pay. She was well aware of all the things but still pursued to be part of the team and for this, I am truly proud of her and I believe her story should be shared too.