Biden honors Fil-Am nurses in COVID-19 fightMedical frontliners attend to patients on Tuesday midnight, April 27, 2021 at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute in Quezon CIty which set up additional tents near the emergency room to attend to the influx of COVID-19 patients. MANILA, Philippines — United States President Joe Biden on Friday honored Filipino-American nurses, including those who died during the COVID-19 pandemic, for their contribution in responding to the global health crisis. The US President mourned the losses and paid tribute to contributions of Filipino Americans in their response to the pandemic and throughout their history. Biden noted how Filipino Americans served their country, defended its democracy and fought for the promise of a just and inclusive America. Biden said Filipino Americans are an essential part of their nation’s strength and diversity, a living reminder of the courage of immigrants and a growing force in their civic movements and engagements.

Source: Philippine Star October 02, 2021 15:56 UTC