They are among the unsung heroes in the battle against COVID-9. They are not in the healthcare industry, but these people, along with many more, keep some of the basic services of a city or town running so everyone else can stay safe at home.
They may not be saving lives the way healthcare workers do, but their services are essential for people under community quarantine. The virus is out there and they can get infected. But they still work because they must provide for their families in the face of a health emergency.Meet Josie Tegistegis, a streetsweeper with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s “Oyster” or Out-of-School Youth Serving Towards Economic Recovery.
Now on her 21st order for the day, she remains full of energy, greeting her peers who were picking up their 15th order.At 36 years old, Peggy is respected by her peers in a service dominated by men. “Isa sa pinaka malakas yan makarami ng order. Kaibigan din n’ya karamihan ng Food Panda,” says one of her fellow delivery workers who asked to remain anonymous.Peggy is known by many co-workers. Others who pass by the restaurant beep their horns as they see Peggy by the curb.
Shout out to these people who are called frontliners, too. ! May God bless them with good health and enough strength to do their world. Let’s all include them in our prayers, too.🙏🏽🙏🏽
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