by Kristia Solete | Nov 2, 2021 | Disaster Response, One Step Ahead Campaign, Stories, Testimonies
Typhoon Jolina, known internationally as Tropical Storm Conson, hit landfall nine times during its onslaught from Monday, September 6th to Wednesday, September 8th. It was a severe tropical cyclone that impacted the central Philippines. Velma Basilan, 51 years of age,...
by Kristia Solete | Oct 14, 2021 | #OBAgainstCOVID19, Disaster Response, Stories, Testimonies
Proper sanitation is significant in warding off diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic is driving this point home stronger than ever, as handwashing is considered one of the best measures we have in preventing the spread of the disease. Yet today, so many people lack safe...
by Kristia Solete | Oct 5, 2021 | Disaster Response, Stories, Testimonies
“Our life on the island was good. We used to earn ₱150-₱300 ($3-$6) a day from fish farming. We had free water, we didn’t have electricity, but we had solar panels. The products are also affordable,” Nenita shares, remembering their life in Taal Island, which is now a...
by Kristia Solete | Oct 5, 2021 | Back-to-School, Children, Stories, Testimonies
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...
by Kristia Solete | Oct 5, 2021 | Back-to-School, Stories, Testimonies
“I want to break the cliché of studying hard to become successful. Rather, I wanted to fulfill my dreams of finishing my studies to bring back to God the honor for all He has done to me, through my parents and of course, Operation Blessing.” – Mary Grace Amaro,...