by Operation Blessing Philippines | 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 Operation Blessing Philippines | Jan 29, 2024 | Children, Stories, Testimonies
Quietly engaged in play within the kinetic sand area of Kidzoona at SM North Edsa, Jann molded the sand into various forms. His mother, Anabelle, observed from a distance, filled with joy seeing her little boy enjoying the moment. Anabelle revealed that initially, she...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Sep 29, 2023 | Children, Stories, Testimonies
Many people say, “Education is the key to a better future,” a lesson Raquel wishes she had heeded when she was a young student. Instead, she fell in love with her now-husband and chose marriage over completing high school. Raquel and her husband live a modest, happy...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Aug 14, 2023 | Bless-A-Child, Children
“Because of poverty and my mother’s illness, my parents were unable to support my studies. As a result, I found myself helping my father in his work at a young age,” explains Dokyo Rugmay, reflecting on his desire to pursue education that could only...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | 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 Operation Blessing Philippines | 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...