Philippine envoy Quintana thanks UAE’S leadership

DUBAI: Philippines Ambassador to the UAE Hjayceelyn M. Quintana joined the diplomatic community in thanking the UAE for its extraordinary leadership and generosity during the time of the pandemic.

In a video produced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC) and Abu Dhabi Media, Quintana commended the UAE for the global scale of UAE’S response to the pandemic.

“The UAE is a model country in terms of humanitarian assistance. While itself dealing with the pandemic, the UAE has pursued the path of helping other countries, as this is the only way to effectively deal with the contagion. I therefore admire the leaders of the UAE for showing a good vision for all humanity,” Quintana said.

The Mofa-produced video has been posted over the Facebook page of the Philippine Embassy and has garnered hearty reactions on Saturday.

Philippine Embassy Consul General Marford Angeles shared the video with Gulf Today on Saturday evening.

Recently, a Filipina nurse said giving hope is a major part of nursing infectious disease patients who are also battling loneliness in isolated rooms.

“We think we are an instrument of hope to give spiritual, mental and emotional support also to our patients in time of despair. That’s why when Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince personally appreciated me, I felt he was recognising all nurses for spreading hope,” said Jessa Dawn Ubag, 31, a staff nurse at Infectious Disease Unit at Rashid Hospital in Dubai.

She was sharing her experience with Emirates News Agency, WAM, about her video conference with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, in the third episode of the Sheikh’s virtual majlis on 13th May.

Sheikh Mohamed appreciated all the frontline medical workers for their sincere efforts to contain COVID-19.