COVID-19: It is time for philanthropic entities to confirm their mettle

The government, both at national and county levels, has called for financial and technical support from corporate and individual philanthropists to complement its fight to COVID-19. True to the clarion call, many corporate and goodhearted well-wishers, including some well-meaning politicians, have come forth and made an appreciable donation.

These bequests, if put into intended use, should be a vital step in bridging the resource and other necessities, especially to the health care capacity as well as vulnerable groups in society. The conspicuously missing are betting and gaming entities that, in the past, have publicly declared their existence pegged on charitable and associated initiatives.