SLCN Gazette's Online Magazine, COVID-19-Special Edition

hope that their purpose is for the best of
but
humankind.
answer our initial question, “What does it take to
To
in the frontlines?”— Knowledge and skills does;
be
what truly KEEPS them in the frontlines is their
but
to their duty and to humanity.
commitment
can only take them so far, but their
Knowledge
and dedication can take them places.
morals
have healthcare workers, police and military,
We
government employees, security guards and
media,
drivers, bank/food/drugstore/supermarket
cargo
and other essential workers (ex.
employees,
risking their own lives for the safety and
janitors)
of humanity. Without these people, we
existence
know exactly what to do and how to
wouldn’t
They are even considered to be a high-risk
cope.
already due to the amount and duration
population
exposure they get from doing their work. Some
of
go to the lengths of going past their normal
even
of exhaustion just to be able to cater to the
levels
of their people; overlooking that they, too,
needs
in need of rest and proper nutrition. A
are
once said, “A true soldier fights not
philosopher
he hates what is in front of him, but
because
he loves what is behind him.” With this
because
said, we also have to keep in mind that we
being
from further “surprise attacks” by following
frontliners
means of prevention we were advised to
necessary
On top of that, it also pays to do something as
do.
as being kind.
little
never know how big of an impact your small act
You
kindness can be in boosting their frontliners’
of
Lastly, you can also help these frontliners in
morale.
providing you with their quality services by
further
honest to them and allowing them access to
being
necessary for them to do their jobs. (e.g.
resources
Protective Equipments). There have been
Personal
wherein some patients have lied about some
cases
their pertinent data or people hoarding the
of
stocks of medical supplies. This not only
country’s
and prolongs your treatment processes, but
delays
puts your healthcare providers at risk of being
also
themselves. Imagine what would happen if
patients,
our healthcare providers, or all frontliners for that
all
can no longer be able to do their jobs
matter,
of one white lie?
because
and support your frontliners from the back,
Protect
rest assured, they’ll do what it takes to keep real
and
at bay. This is supposed to be a war against
enemies
virus, COVID-19, not a war against man. Let us all
the
each other as we hope for a brighter
protect
for all of us.
tomorrow
THE IMPORTANCE OF FRONTLINERS
"WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE ON THE FRONTLINES?"
Knowledge and skills does;
but what truly keeps them
in the frontlines is their
commitment to their duty
and to humanity.
Knowledge can only take
them so far, but their
morals and dedication can
take them places.
need to do our part, as citizens, in protecting our
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