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When disasters strike, OB volunteers are often
the first on the ground and the last to leave.
They bring hope and help to those facing crisis and disaster.

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Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines, Inc. is the humanitarian arm of CBN Asia, the producer of “The 700 Club Asia.”

Established in 1996 to reach out to the most neglected and disadvantaged people in the Philippines, Operation Blessing is a non-governmental organization, duly licensed by the Department of Social Welfare
and Development and accredited by the Philippine Council for NGO Certification as a donee institution.

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WHAT WE DO

Children

Operation Blessing develops programs that impart love and instill hope among the future generation.

DISASTER RESPONSE

Whether in response to natural disasters such as a storm, fire, earthquake, or tsunami, or to refugees in the midst of life-threatening conflict, Operation Blessing is helping victims or survivors endure and recover by providing critical aid.

Healthcare

Operation Blessing Philippines provides a diverse range of medical services to individuals and communities considered as the “poorest of the poor” and that have little or no access to proper healthcare.

HUNGER RELIEF

Operation Blessing help alleviate hunger for people impacted by disasters or populations in marginalized communities.

Our Stories

Walking the extra mile

The journey to Sinariri High School was a long and arduous one for Teacher Franjie and his students, but it was a sacrifice they were willing to make. Sitio Sinariri is home to the Mangyan people, who have been living in the area for generations. The community is...

A Mangyan’s fight for his dreams

Growing up in a small village in the mountains of Sitio Sinariri in Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, Marlou Layhot, 25, never imagined he would be able to continue his studies, let alone be accepted as Operation Blessing's Back-To-School (BTS) scholar. Marlou belonged to...

Leaving a Legacy of Learning: The Story of a Mangyan Teacher

Growing up in a Hanunuo Mangyan tribe, Menya Lanas never thought her future would be anything more than what she saw around her. But she was determined to change that. From a young age, Menya, who lives in the mountainous area of Sinariri, saw the lack of educational...

From hardship to hope

The road to graduation is different for everyone. For Christine Requiez, it was a journey that started long before she set foot on a college campus. Raised by her grandparents after her parents' separation, Christine learned the value of hard work and perseverance....

Back-To-School Scholar finishes with flying colors

“Lord, if You will allow me to pass this entrance exam, please help me find support until I graduate…” Richil shared this still vivid memory of her prayer when she was seated in a room during her college entrance exam in 2018. Four years later, God honored her faith...

A test turned testimony

Life came crashing down for Ralph German in 2017 when his mother was diagnosed with a stage 2 cancer, while his father also had to stop working due to a hip ailment. His two siblings already had their own families to provide for, and another one was suffering from a...

Dreams and Crossroads

Bledmarc Villanueva’s journey towards finishing school hasn’t really been easy. But through your help and support to Operation Blessing’s Back-To-School (BTS) Project, he now holds a bachelor’s degree in his hands. Dreams really do come true! Here is his story. In his...

Malnourishment in the time of pandemic and calamities

A study conducted by The World Bank in 2021 shows that 30 percent of Filipino children aged 5 years and below exhibit stunted growth caused by malnutrition. (Source: see below) That is 3 in every 10 children, and most of them live in far flung areas in Visayas and...

Serving Delicious and Nutritious Meals for Undernourished Kids

Every mealtime, Joan Tamang, 26, was always having difficulty feeding her children, resulting in their stunted growth. So she was overjoyed when she learned that their local church, Faith In Christ Alone, partnered with Operation Blessing to provide daily feeding for...

The Power of Determination

Mariel Guballo is a responsible young lady who has a heart for the church and its ministries. She was in Grade 6 when her father passed away, leaving her mom to raise her and her five siblings. Mariel put off college after finishing high school to give way to her...

Blessing for a widower

In our Mobile Clinic activity in Tondo, Manila, we met an old man who walked slowly and whose back was bent. His name is Jose Adana, 83. Jose’s job and only source of income is sweeping, and he is hired to work only in the morning. From this, he earns a meager...

A special birthday gift

OB Mobile Clinic continues to reach out to communities in and out of Metro Manila to make healthcare accessible to those who need it the most. Recently, we served a community in Pasay in partnership with the Church of God (COG). One of the beneficiaries who came...

OB travels through rivers and rocky paths to help IPs | Sitio Mapedya, Nueva Ecija

Sitio Mapedya is a remote community of Dumagats in Nueva Ecija. Because it is so far from the city and difficult to reach, they barely receive any help. The OB team traveled for almost an entire day, crossing rivers and rocky paths under the scorching heat, just to...

Blessing came at the right time

Ricardo Miralles, 64, a father of four, used to be a lively and active factory worker, doing his best to provide for his family. But not until he started developing Parkinson’s disease. “It started out with me always feeling tired. I felt weak. I could not get up, and...

A spearfisherman receives free medical checkup

Juan Ritual, a 68-year-old spearfisherman, relies on diving with a spear to catch fish and other seafood for a living. Despite being experienced, he recently had a scary encounter after resurfacing when he vomited blood. “I was frightened that time,” Juan said....

Special care towards better health

(In photo: Life-Changing Surgery Program Manager John Howe had the opportunity to meet little Enrico, who greeted him enthusiastically with a warm hug—a scene that brought her mother to tears.) Raising a child with special needs is never easy, and Jenalyn knew...

A mother’s struggle to save her daughter’s sight

Since Sophia was just two years old, her mother, Helen, had noticed that she often tripped when walking. It wasn't until later that she discovered the reason why. Helen Malacad, 36, had always been a loving and caring mother. She has four children now, but she was...

Clouded vision, clear calling

In the Island Garden City of Samal, where the Sama tribe resides, life can be tough. The island's terrain can be unforgiving, and the tribe's people have to work hard to make ends meet. For Pastor Albin Obon, life has been even more challenging due to his cataracts....

Health and healing reached a tribal family in Mindoro’s remote community

Marieta Puypoy is a 40-year-old Mangyan mother who lives in in the mountains of Sinariri in Oriental Mindoro. She has four children, and life is always a struggle for her family. They don't have much, and they have to work hard every day just to survive. One of...

A grandmother’s answered prayer

Arcely Acantilado, 61, is a widow for about half of her life. After being left to raise her three children, she is now taking care of her four grandchildren who came along with her to our Mobile Clinic in Brgy. Dipantan, Nagtipunan, Quirino. She complained of stomach...

From loss to abundance

Isaganie Mendez is a fisherman from Matawe, Dingalan, Aurora. He lost everything to the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses. His boat, which was his primary source of living, was severely damaged, and their house was affected, too. Isaganie, however, saw a glimpse of hope...

Against the tides

Leovel Moreno, a 53-year-old fisherman from Brgy. Estrella, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, had spent more than 35 years of his life at sea. He had weathered storms and battled against the unpredictable tides to provide for his family. Although he had hopes of completing...

A new chapter for the Abarra family

In the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda, Ronnie Abarra and his family faced a bleak future with no home and no means to rebuild their lives. Ronnie Abarra, 29 years old, vividly remembers the devastation that Typhoon Yolanda brought to his hometown, Leyte. The typhoon...

A gift that lasts

Having a place to call her own, where she could raise her children in safety and comfort, was a dream that seemed out of reach for Lurline after a disaster struck down their home in Leyte. Lurline Repunte is a 53-year-old mother of six children who has always been a...

Growing a better future

Every morning, Joel would wake up early to tend to his farm. He would check on his string bean plants, making sure that they were getting enough water and sunlight. He is meticulous in his work, knowing that the quality of his plants will affect his sales. Joel Dupa...

A place to call their own

Forced to start over from scratch in the aftermath of a disaster, Racheal and her family faced an uncertain future. Racheal Catapal, a 31-year-old mother, and her family had lived in a small coastal town in Southern Leyte. They had a simple life with the support of...

Thriving together in a community of hope

When Operation Blessing opened the Community of Hope for Typhoon Yolanda survivors, the beneficiaries had no idea that it would become more than just a place to live. It would become a community of hope that would change lives forever. Marilyn Desabille had always...

Rising from the rubble

Pastor Rafaelito Alosbaños, Jr. of Batuan, Bohol had never seen anything like it. "The super typhoon that hit our town was unlike any storm I had ever experienced. The wind and rain were so intense, it felt like everything was coming to an end." Pastor Rafaelito had...

Under a makeshift roof

As a fisherman's wife, Ebsel Bone, 32, was used to living with very little. However, when a powerful storm ripped through their island and destroyed her home, she found herself struggling to keep her children safe and dry under a makeshift tarpaulin roof. Ebsel was a...

Fruit Vendor Goes from Struggling to Thriving

When Super Typhoon Yolanda hit the island of Leyte, Operation Blessing was among the first to organize relief efforts. But the assistance did not end there. We constructed the Community of Hope (COH), a community development project for Yolanda's most severely...

BE A VOLUNTEER

Operation Blessing is committed to help transform people’s lives – from one who is desperate to one who is full of hope.
But we cannot do so on our own. We need YOUR HELP. Get involved NOW. Together, let us make a difference.

We usually think that if we volunteer, it will take a lot of our time, it will consume our resources, but I can testify that if you give from your heart, whatever you can give – may it be your talent, time, resources – you will receive more in return.

Dr. Darwin Gaba

Volunteer Dentist

It reminds me that as a Christian, you don’t just speak God’s word, but you live it. With OB, they practice what they preach. Everyone can serve, but not everyone can serve with compassion, and that’s what Operation Blessing does – serving with compassion,

Caroluzzi Lagunay

Student Volunteer

“Get outside of your 4 walls and see for yourselves. You can be a blessing, just by showing up, just by being there or just by talking to somebody. You do not have to join or organize events or charities to see what you can do,”

Philip Pamintuan

Dance Choreographer and Zumba instructor

Let’s INSPIRE CHANGE to better our nation – one family, one community, at a time.
Lend a helping hand by volunteering as a medical worker, teacher, counselor, fundraiser, photographer,
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Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines, Inc. gives an opportunity for your company to become a vessel of change in someone’s life as we aim to proclaim the good news and bring transformation in the lives of the people. We are more than privileged to connect your company in giving hope for our afflicted kababayans crying for physical, emotional, mental, financial, and spiritual help.

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