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UP’s STOP COVID DEATHS Second Anniversary Special Webisode Honors COVID-19 Heroes
The STOP COVID DEATHS Webinar #96, on the occasion of its second year anniversary, honored 121 frontliners in a solemn memorial tribute for their selfless contributions in the fight against COVID-19.
“We dedicate this webinar to you, our frontliners, because overcoming that fear has been our key to success,” Dr. Susan Pineda Mercado, STOP COVID DEATHS host and adjunct faculty of the UP Manila-National Telehealth Center said as she introduced the video. She added, “In this journey, we have lost some of those who were brave or courageous and who, what should I say – sacrificed their lives during this time for our patients.”
The names of these frontliners who lost their lives between March 2020 thru Dec 2021 are as follows: (order as shown in Episode 96)
Miguel P. Abad Santos, Nurse
Kristine A. Aguilar, Nurse (April 6, 2021)
John Alagos, Nurse, UK (April 3, 2020)
Dr. Maria Regina U. Alegado, Anesthesiologist (July 10, 2020)
Anderson Alinas, Nurse (2020)
Dr. Hector Alvarez (2020)
Dr. Roberto Anastacio, Cardiologist (April 10, 2020)
Dr. Joseph G. Aniciete, Emergency Physician/Emergency Medicine Specialist (April 5, 2021)
Dr. Hernan C. Ang, Surgeon (January 9, 2021)
Eric F. Arandia, ER Nurse (August 10, 2020)
Roland M. Aromin, Nurse (April 10, 2021)
Dr. Israel Bactol, Cardiologist (March 21, 2020)
Concepcion Barroga-Kaw, Midwife (March 30, 2021)
Theresa Berbano, ER Nurse, USA (April 8, 2020)
Delia G. Bernal, Phlebotomist (July 20, 2020)
Elvira Bucu, Nurse (April 3, 2020)
Dr. Annabelle S. Buenaflor, Ob-Gyn (December 30, 2020)
Rosary C. Castro-Olega, Nurse, USA (March 29, 2020)
Zorahaida A. Cinco, Med Tech (July 19, 2020)
Dr. Alexander L. Co, Medical Doctor (August 5, 2020)
Maxima Cornejo, Midwife (August 9, 2021)
Dr. Marcellano S. Cruz, Dermatologist (March 31, 2020)
Ma. Theresa C. Cruz, Nurse (July 22, 2020)
Alexander G. Cuyugan (2020)
Dr. Ma. Theresa B. Dajao, Doctor (April 15, 2020)
Dr. Janette Dancel-Liban (March 30, 2020)
Leilani Dayrit, Nurse, UK (April 7, 2020)
Dr. Patrocinio D. Dayrit, Physician (October 8, 2020)
Lizette Mae T. De Guzman, Nurse (February 6, 2021)
Dr. Marlon V. Del Rosario, Physician-ENT (March 26, 2021)
Edwin B. Demetillo Jr., Nursing Attendant (July 12, 2020)
Dr. Wilbur Jan Dimafiles, Physician (2020)
Dr. Napoleon F. Dineros, Doctor (March 19, 2021)
Joan V. Dionisio, Nurse (November 10, 2020)
Victoneta Lyn D. Dosono, Nurse Supervisor, KSA (July 2, 2020)
Elvies Duque, Nurse (2020)
Arch. Raul D. Eslao, Nurse, USA (March 30, 2020)
Dr. Vicente Victor R. Farol, Emergency Medicine Specialist (April 9, 2020)
Dr. Henry Fernandez (March 20, 2020)
Dr. Jessi Ariel M. Ferreras, Family Physician, USA (April 3, 2020)
Francisco B. Gaddi Jr. (2020)
Helen M. Garcia, Nurse (December 29, 2020)
Dr. Jacky V. Garcia, Physician (August 18, 2020)
Dr. Robert V. Gatbonton, Anesthesiologist (March 19, 2021)
Amor P. Gatinao, Nurse, UK (April 10, 2020)
Dr. Gerard Fabian D. Goco, Nuclear Medicine (April 4, 2020)
Corazon L. Gomez, Midwife (November 22, 2020)
Ali Dennis Guillermo, Nurse, USA (April 7, 2020)
Ramier A. Gumayan, Chief Nurse (August 25, 2020)
Dr. Casey C. Gutierrez, Physician (May 30, 2020)
Dr. Dino-Ezrah Hailil, Pediatrician (April 6, 2020)
Araceli B. Ilagan, Nurse, USA (March 27, 2020)
Harlee P. Ilao (2020)
Dr. Marcelo Y. Jaochico, Provincial Health Officer of Pampanga (March 24, 2020)
Dr. Raul D. Jara, Cardiologist (March 24, 2020)
Patrick Francis C. Jerez (2020)
Danilo S. Juat, Nurse (January 29, 2021)
Dr. Mary Grace Lim, Emergency Medicine Physician (April 6, 2020)
Romeo M. Lopez (2020)
Dr. Eulogio Losorata, Physician (2020)
Joy P. Lozano, Nurse (April 14, 2021)
Dr. Francisco Avelino S. Lukban, Cardiologist and Gerontologist (March 25, 2020)
Dr. Romeo Gregorio N. Macasaet III, Anesthesiologist (March 22, 2020)
Dave P. Magayanes, Senior Physical Therapist (August 29, 2020)
Loderick O. Malacas, Nurse Assistant, US (July 11, 2020)
Shella Malto, Nurse (2020)
Dr. Hilario John R. Mangoba, Pediatrician (August 25, 2020)
Rowena R. Mariano, Midwife (July 20, 2020)
Elizabeth C. Martinez, Lab Aide (May 9, 2020)
Dr. Ronald Mateo, General Surgeon (April 5, 2020)
Dr. Joel C. Mendoza (April 4, 2020)
Mari Jane J. Mojares, Nurse (April 3, 2020)
Dr. Fredisueda P. Monton, Doctor (November 14, 2020)
Vlademier T. Morales, Radiologic Technologist, KSA (June 30, 2020)
Dr. Javier Frank J. Narag, Medical Doctor (April 12, 2020)
Dr. Virgilio S. Ocampo, Nephrologist (April 6, 2021)
Cynthia G. Orila, Chief Nurse (February 7, 2021)
Dr. Ephraim Neal Orteza, Pediatrician (April 8, 2020)
Manny Pacheco, Nurse (April 8, 2020)
Dr. David Jonathan L. Pagaduan, Anesthesiologist (April 23, 2020)
Helen Grace L. Palabasan, Nurse (April 3, 2021)
Faye Marie L. Palafox, Nurse (April 16, 2020)
Arvin Pascual, Nurse (April 1, 2020)
Dr. Caroline G. Pauig-Faralles, Psychiatrist, USA (March 18, 2021)
Dr. Francisco R. Penas, Doctor (April 13, 2021)
Renz Perez, Nurse (2020)
Rodney B. Pidlaoan (2020)
Dr. Evelyn P. Pinazo, Ob-Gyn (August 14, 2020)
Carmencita C. Pineda, Pharmacist, USA (April 8, 2020)
Dr. Rhoderick C. Presas, Physician (March 29, 2021)
Dr. Rose Pulido, Oncologist (March 21, 2020)
Dr. Eugenio “Ken” Puzon III, Doctor (April 12, 2020)
Romeo T. Quiambao (2020)
Dr. Julian Rizaldy C. Raca Jr., General Surgery (April 12, 2021)
Dr. Jean M. Rebultan, ER Physician (March 27, 2021)
Dr. Maria Victoria C. Renolayan, Municipal Health Officer (April 16, 2021)
Dr. Leandro L. Resurreccion III, Pediatric Surgeon (March 31, 2020)
Dr. Raymond V. Reyes, Dentist (August 28, 2020)
Dr. Jose Carlos P. Reyes, Neuro-otologist (April 20, 2020)
Dr. Victor C. Rivera Sr., Doctor (April 5, 2020)
Mark Rizalvo, Nurse (2020)
Dr. Salvacion “Sally” V. Rodriguez-Gatchalian, Pediatrician (March 26, 2020)
Dr. Luzviminda N. Ronquillo, Physician (March 31, 2021)
Dr. Teodoro M. Santos, Physician (August 23, 2020)
Dr. Kathlynne Anne A. Senen, Neonatologist (August 23, 2020)
Dr. Menandro V. Siozon, Institute of Surgery (October 12, 2020)
Dr. Elmer Solatorio, Dentist (August 7, 2020)
Donald Suelto, Nurse, UK (August 7, 2020)
Major Aldrin C. Sukil-Ap, Flight Surgeon of the Philippine Air Force (September 22, 2020)
Daniel Ariel S. Tan, Nurse (March 19, 2021)
Dr. Dennis Ramon M. Tudtud, Oncologist (March 31, 2020)
Dr. Helen E. Tudtud, Pathologist (March 27, 2020)
Dr. Renato D. Tugon, Physician (April 13, 2021)
Dr. Eduardo E. Uycocque, Pediatrician (April 2, 2021)
Marilou S. Valenzuela, Medical Secretary (April 2, 2021)
Dr. Emelita J. Veloso, Physician (February 23, 2021)
Dr. Rene Wilson I. Veneracion, Cardiologist (April 11, 2021)
Dr. Ronald Victorio, Anesthesiologist (April 15, 2021)
Dr. Eduardo P. Vidal (April 16, 2020)
Ian Anthony Vilog, Nurse (2020)
Larni Zuniga, Nurse, UK (April 24, 2020)
[The COVID-19 Memorial used the song, “I’ll Hold the Line” that was composed, arranged, and performed by ARDIE O. LOPEZ, UPIS Batch 1984, UP Diliman. The Memorial started at the 22:37 mark.]
Dr. Pineda-Mercado also thanked Ardie Lopez who composed the theme song for the series. This song was played during the tribute memorial video.
Dr. Raymond Francis R. Sarmiento, STOP COVID DEATHS host and director of the National Telehealth Center, thanked the families, relatives, and friends who shared the pictures and details included in video. He also thanked TVUP for preparing the very touching tribute for our Filipino medical frontliners who were recognized both nationally and internationally. The video can also be accessed via the above links.
Operated by the University of the Philippines with the UP Manila National Telehealth Center, TVUP, an internet television (webcast) network, delivers free content for information and educational purposes on COVID-19 topics.
