“In the darkness of Covid, stars of hope, exemplified by Filipino frontliners globally, have emerged. Where there is light, there is always hope,” Diaz said. |
At the sunset at Rizal Park on Bonifacio Day, a unique tribute was launched as tribute to the valiant medical heroes of doctors, nurses, and other frontlines who have passed due to the global pandemic of COVID-19 was recognized through a large installation of light forming the Philippine flag.
This initiative was made by partnership led by non-government organization Liter of Light, whose advocacy is to make solar lamps that brings sustainable lighting to far towns and barangays. The light mosaic is comprised of 3,000 lamps that were individually assembled by volunteers from all over the country who have united for the project.
“This is our tribute to heroism on a global scale, a tribute to all the Filipino frontliners worldwide who have fought to contain the pandemic. It is a profound expression of solidarity with those who have risked life and limb to be in the frontlines of the fight,” said Illac Diaz, Founder of Liter of Light and organizer of the event