A Filipino mechanic known for his dedicated volunteer work also dies after contracting COVID-19 in Dubai.
“The Filipino nursing community in UAE has lost another nightingale. Farewell to you, Ma’am Lezly. Our heartfelt condolences to the family and may you rest in peace. Real heroes don’t have a name on the back of their uniform, they have their country’s flag on the arm of a uniform,” PNA-UAE said.
In Dubai, an overseas Filipino worker known for his dedicated community volunteerism also died of COVID-19. Filipino mechanic Melchor Corpuz Mandac died of the coronavirus disease also on May 12, Consul General Paul Raymund Cortes told reporters. Cortes said Mandac, a member of Filipino volunteer group Task Force Tuklas, “was such a dedicated person.” “True to the volunteer definition, he never thought that his job needed publicity. He did what was necessary and never aimed for the glorious part of volunteerism. He was always at my side during community events,” Cortes said. DEDICATED VOLUNTEER. Filipino mechanic and community volunteer Melchor Corpuz Mandac. Photo from Melchor Corpuz Mandac's Facebook page Task Force Tuklas is a group of Filipino volunteers in Dubai under the supervision of the government, which assists in coronavirus detection in the community. The group also helps in food relief efforts for displaced OFWs. Sherwin Achivara, one of Mandac’s 4 nephews in the UAE, said they had no idea that their uncle was already suffering from COVID-19. They only leaned later on that he had symptoms for the past two weeks., ” Achivara said. Achivara said someone from the hospital called to inform him that their uncle had been rushed to the emergency room. Mandac lived in the Satwa District while Achivara stayed in a separate workers' lodging facility in Al Quoz. “Hirap raw huminga. Nagpanic kami. Nagsend ako ng message sa kanya kasi nakita ko naka-online pero hindi na siya naka-replyHe said Mandac's family was also in disbelief over what happened as it was unexpected. He left behind a wife and 4 children in the Philippines. Fellow volunteer Robel Beltran said Mandac was not able to undergo COVID testing as from the testing center, Mandac was brought straight to the hospital where he was intubated. Jason Roi Bucton, Kalayaan 2020 Organizing Committee chairperson, said Mandac was known to sacrifice his personal time for community service. “Kahit sa mga huling sandali ng kanyang buhay, nagboluntaryo pa siya sa Dubai Police para mas makapagsilbi sa komunidad sa panahon ng pandemya, hanggang siya na mismo ang binawian dahil sa COVIDThe Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Thursday, May 14, that total number of COVID cases in the UAE was at 21,084, with 208 deaths and 6,930 recoveries. –
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