by Kristia Solete | Jun 7, 2018 | Children, Stories
Written by Frederick Deserva, Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines Our Back-to-School Scholar Mary Barbette Reyes graduated this year with a degree in Civil Engineering from Eastern Samar State University. When we met Mary Barbette 3 years ago, we have learned...
by Kristia Solete | May 18, 2018 | Children, Stories
Written by Fred Deserva, writer and photographer As we learn their stories, we can also play a part in helping Emily and Oliver and other families like them, to be healthy and sustaining. You can partner with us in these efforts! Visit www.obphil.com NOW. Emily can...
by Kristia Solete | May 7, 2018 | Children, Stories
Written by Fred Deserva, volunteer writer and photographer Michael Aniban and his family live in a small nipa hut near the sea in Northern Samar. Michael has been a fisherman since he was a boy. This is also their main source of income since his wife tends to the...
by Kristia Solete | Apr 10, 2018 | Children, Stories
Several years ago, a great trial tested Edwin, Liza, and their young child, Ejay. At a young age of 2, Ejay had a high fever that progressed into a convulsion. Liza only found herself staring at Ejay in a comatose condition in the hospital. Life in Jose Panganiban...
by Kristia Solete | Feb 15, 2018 | Children
Good nutrition during the first 3 years of a child’s life is important for a round development. But if malnutrition is present during those times, the negative effect is worse. This is evident in Mariabel’s case. Mariabel is already 3 years old and she has...
by Kristia Solete | Jan 12, 2018 | Children
Three-year-old Khoebe [pronounced as Kobi] is a playful and friendly small boy who lives with his Lola Fely in Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte. At first look, Khoebe is just a normal kid. But Khoebe is suffering from malnutrition, and to make things more complicated,...
