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PH consulate honors OFW who rescued disabled Arab

The Philippine Consulate here honored the Filipino worker who helped rescue a disabled Arab who was trapped inside his car that submerged in floodwater during last week’s flooding.

Saripada Dawood Balindong, who became an instant celebrity in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, received a plaque of apprecation handed over by Ambassador Adnan Alonto last Monday night.

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The ambassador said: “Ipinakita niya po na ang Pilipino ay talagang may tapang at malasakit.”

“Hindi ako magsasawa magbigay-pugay sa kanyang nagawa dahil it’s not every day na that you see a man risk his life for a fellowman,” he added.

The Filipino has also been praised by Saudi nationals as well as government officials there for his heroic deeds. In fact, he is the first Filipino to be recognized in the Kingdom for heroism.

Source: GMA News

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