In pursuit of healing

In pursuit of healing

At the age of 24, Jessa Bitua had already faced her fair share of challenges. Her husband, Alex, is a 33-year-old fisherman, and together, they had a son named Vincent, who was born with a cleft palate and had experienced malnourishment early in his life. Jessa, a...
Rising from the ashes

Rising from the ashes

In the bustling city of Sta. Cruz, Manila, 32-year-old Maricel Hera faced life’s challenges head-on. She lives with her husband, Ricardo, and their six children. Life was far from easy for them, and they relied on Ricardo’s modest income as a household...
From loss to abundance

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...
Blessing for a widower

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

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...