by Kristia Solete | Jun 30, 2020 | #OBAgainstCOVID19
Despite the fact that fashion industry is one of those hardly affected by COVID-19, designers have proven its relevance in this crucial time. Just like a renowned designer and long-time Operation Blessing partner Francis Libiran did to support our selfless...
by Kristia Solete | Jun 30, 2020 | #OBAgainstCOVID19
“It was a very difficult time for all of us jeepney drivers, and this was our initial response – to beg on the streets because we could not think of any other way to sustain the needs of our family in this time of crisis,” says Medel. For almost 30 years,...
by Kristia Solete | Jun 29, 2020 | #OBAgainstCOVID19
Leonita, a 63-year-old Matigsalug widow, does farming to support herself despite her old age and vulnerability. But because of her age and the negative implications of this pandemic, she could not go out anymore. She now relies on the assistance given by her children...
by Kristia Solete | Jun 6, 2020 | Disaster Response
When Typhoon Ambo hit Eastern Samar, many houses were destroyed. It left most of the residents with no shelter, food, clean water, and even electricity. Amid the pandemic, Operation Blessing Disaster Response team bravely extended help to our kababayans bearing...
by Kristia Solete | Jun 1, 2020 | #OBAgainstCOVID19, Bless-A-Child, Children
The lockdown due to the coronavirus has brought unprecedented hardships not just for the Filipino workers but also to the tribal communities, as it drastically threatened their livelihood. Adding to their burden is their limited access to healthcare, education and...
