A medic who was on the frontline treating coronavirus patients in the Philippines has died. Dr Raul Diaz Jara, a cardiologist, has been described as "a great father" by the Philippine Heart Association who announced his death on Facebook today.
Paying tribute to Dr Jara, a former president of the association, PHA said in a statement: "It is with profound sadness that we announce the loss of one of the great pillars of Cardiology, PHA Past President Dr Raul Diaz Jara. "He was a great father, teacher, mentor, poet, author, singer, colleague, friend. "One who has spent his life teaching.
One who never got tired to impart knowledge and wisdom. "One who made you sweat as he bombards you with questions but would suddenly make you feel at ease