Filipino nurses died at disproportionate rate during pandemic

At the height of the pandemic, nurses played a huge part in saving lives, but some — especially Filipino nurses — couldn't save their own."A number of us are able to stay at home, we are able to shelter in place and work at home. But Filipino nurses who are working on the front lines in this country don't have that privilege," said Catherine Ceniza Choy, a historian who has studied Filipino nurses and author of "The Empire of Care.

During World War II, American soldiers relied on the Philippines as a medical hub in Asia. Since then, a steady stream of Filipino nurses has made the journey to American shores.In her film "Nurse Unseen," director Michele Josue spotlights the role of Filipino nurses in America and the rich history of these first responders.

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