by Kristia Solete | Nov 4, 2025 | Back-to-School, Children, Stories, Testimonies
Back in Payatas, life was far from easy for John Aaron Legson and his father. When his mother left in 2013, his dad brought him from Albay to Quezon City to start over. His father worked hard as a construction worker, earning just enough to cover their daily needs....
by Kristia Solete | Sep 2, 2025 | Back-to-School, Children, Stories
At 23, Jayco Bianes should be enjoying the usual things that come with being young: family, fun, and a future full of dreams. But life had different plans. From a small town in San Policarpo, Samar, Jayco has known hardship for as long as he can remember. His mother...
by Kristia Solete | May 19, 2025 | Back-to-School, Stories, Testimonies
Glaiza Donceras was determined to finish her studies despite the financial challenges her family faced. With her father unable to work and her mother earning just ₱2,000 (around $35) a month washing clothes, even basic needs were a struggle. The thought of finishing...
by Kristia Solete | Sep 11, 2024 | Back-to-School, Children, Stories, Testimonies
In 2023, Jarish Dolosa faced significant financial struggles while trying to balance her college studies. With her parents unable to work due to illness and no funds for transportation, she had to sell goods in her classroom just to make ends meet. Each Sunday, her...
by Kristia Solete | Jul 10, 2023 | Back-to-School, Children, Stories, Testimonies
For four years, Grace had the privilege of being a Back-To-School (BTS) scholar, and it made a world of difference in her life. Mary Grace Amaro is the sixth child in a family of seven siblings. The meager income her parents earned often left them with debts, making...
by Kristia Solete | Jul 7, 2023 | Back-to-School, Children, Stories, Testimonies
Rica Mangahas is on the verge of accomplishing a remarkable milestone in her life. As she approaches her graduation day, she reflects on the incredible journey she had with the unwavering support of Operation Blessing’s Back-To-School Project, in partnership...
