Thread by @lenirobredo

A year into lockdown and we’ve weathered through so much: thousands of deaths and cases, millions of jobs and chances lost, many moments of confusion, uncertainty, and fears.

Amid all these, we’ve counted on frontliners to lead us forward.

We owe so much to our valiant health frontliners, who are closest to the dangers of COVID-19 every day. Their courage and their heart reverberate across hospitals and health centers, in testing centers, in barangay clinics and down at the communities.

Over the past year, we have lost hundreds of our medical frontliners in this fight. Grateful that their community carries on despite the sacrifices it calls for—so that we can reach the safer, healthier nation we aspire for.

Thankful, too, to our LGUs for showing us what can be done in unprecedented times—swift delivery of relief and services, support for medical workers, tech-based approaches for contact tracing and information drive, and other efforts to uplift the community.

It’s inspiring that many of our leaders and fellow workers in LGUs stepped up to address many needs despite limitations. Their ingenuity and compassion are glimmers of hope that leadership is possible amid the crisis we face.

We also thank our soldiers and police officers who stay true to their calling, and whose help has been invaluable in delivering assistance to communities, and all Filipino workers who provide us essential services despite the dangers.

Sa ating mga frontliners: Maraming, maraming salamat sa serbisyo at sakripisyo. Isang taon na, at alam kong nakakapagod. Alam kong nakakaubos magbigay ng sarili, lalo na’t matindi pa rin ang ating laban. Pero sa inyong pagpupursige kami humuhugot ng lakas.

Amid the many problems we still have to solve, as we move forward as a nation, we find hope in you. I and the OVP are committed to continue supporting you. Sama-sama tayo sa pagsulong sa pangarap na mapagtagumpayan ang laban na ito.