Santiago takes pride in his work on the front lines. He says the coronavirus pandemic has made work more difficult, but he didn’t expect he would experience discrimination. COVID19PH
FRONTLINER. Joel Santiago, 42, works as a safety and disaster officer from Occupational safety and health office member of Philippine General Hospital. Photo from Joel Santiago
His daily work involves safeguarding the health facility and ensuring health protocols – such as proper wearing of personal protective equipment – are followed when attending to patients and visitors. “Nagbabanta na raw sila na bubugbugin ako, papalayasin na kami kasi nga raw nakakahawa ako tapos baka daw mahawa sila. 'Yun 'yung mga particular na sinabi nila tapos yung pagbabanta nila na puputulan kami ng ilaw at tubig,”They reported the incident to barangay officials who then referred them to the police station. Just when they thought that things were under control, it got even worse.
He sought for help from the barangay but found himself at a dead end when they said they couldn't do anything to resolve the matter. Santiago's neighbors had followed him there and continued their attacks against him. Both of his sons are studying at UP Integrated School which was just near their former apartment. Now that classes are set to open in“Pa paano na, malapit na yung pasukan, ano nang gagawin natin, paano na kami kung wala ka?In light of what happened, Santiago shared he needs help looking for a new home where him and his family could finally be together.
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