Pinoy Nurse Receives Gold Coin from UAE President
A Pinoy nurse received a gold coin from the UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his COVID-19 service .
A Filipino nurse received a heartwarming recognition from the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for his dedication as a frontliner during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The nurse, who works in the UAE, was given a gold coin and a letter of appreciation from the president himself. This special token was meant to honor his hard work, sacrifices, and bravery in caring for patients during one of the most difficult times in recent history.
A TikTok video posted by user @tito.michael89 showed the gold coin and letter he received. The short clip quickly went viral, drawing attention from netizens who admired the gesture and praised the nurse for his service.
Many Filipinos online expressed both admiration and envy. Some said they wished frontliners in the Philippines could also receive similar recognition. Others pointed out the difference in how nurses are treated abroad compared to those working back home.
A few even mentioned how some local health workers still haven’t received their promised benefits from the government.
@tito.michael89 Better late than never 🫶🏻 #nurses #ofwnurse #pinoynurse #uaenurse🇦🇪 #ofwlife #ofwdubai #expat #expatlife #EXPAT #healthcareheroes #covid19 #frontliners #frontlineworkers #nursinglife #pinoynurseabroad #pinoytiktok ♬ Light of the Soul – SANTANA J.L.M
The video shows how valuable Filipino nurses are, not just in the Philippines, but around the world. The recognition given to the nurse shows that their efforts truly make a difference and are noticed, especially in countries that value and appreciate their healthcare workers.
For Nurse Michael, it’s a proud moment not just for him, but for all Filipino frontliners who gave their all during the pandemic.
The video has a caption:
“Better late than never”
The social media users expressed their reactions to his achievement:
