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WATCH: Touching tribute to overseas Filipino frontliners in Independence Day video

WATCH: Touching tribute to overseas Filipino frontliners in Independence Day video

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MANILA — The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday paid tribute to Filipino health workers around the world amid the coronavirus pandemic, coinciding with the celebration of Philippine Independence Day.

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In a music video set to a fresh rendition of "Noypi," Bamboo's iconic song about national pride, overseas Filipino frontliners are shown tending to coronavirus patients.

International headlines about Filipinos' service in other countries — notably in Britain, where they were publicly lauded by TV host Piers Morgan — are also seen in the video.

In a portion saluting the heroism of Filipino frontliners abroad, they individually take off their face gear to expose marks that indicate long hours and symbolize their dedication.

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According to the DOT, among the 10 million Filipinos working abroad are over 254,000 doctors, nurses, caregivers, hospital staff, and other healthcare professionals.

"We celebrate this Independence Day by standing with our frontliners," the DOT said in a statement. "Your dedication to the profession has made an immense contribution to global recovery, and we are all deeply proud to say, 'Hoy, Pinoy ako!'"

Originally performed by Bamboo, "Noypi" is given a poignant update by young singer Katching Silvestre, with vocal arrangement by her father Monet Silvestre.

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