Athlete pays it forward amid COVID-19 pandemic
As the whole world continues to face the wrath of the dreaded COVID-19 virus, more and more concerned citizens are spearheading their own initiatives to alleviate the plight of today’s unsung heroes: the thousands of doctors, nurses and other medical frontliners who fearlessly stand tall and risk their lives as our first line of defense. In the Philippines, a good number of public servants, celebrities and private citizens continue to pay it forward with their own acts of service. One of these good samaritans is swimming champion Alfonso Bautista, who mounted his own campaign to make and donate face shields for the frontliners. The 22-year-old gold medalist hatched his plan as early as mid-March when most hospitals started reeling from a shortage of PPEs and face shields. Spurred by the grim scenario, Alfonso wasted no time in gathering funds from family and friends. He then commissioned a manufacturer to create a signature line of high-grade face shields made from acetate and foa...