by Kristia Solete | Apr 5, 2021 | Disaster Response, Infrastructure, What We Do
Even churches are not spared as Typhoon Rolly ravages the island province of Catanduanes. Almost all church buildings are either totally destroyed or significantly damaged by the strong wind and torrential rains brought by super typhoon Rolly, November last year. “We...
by Kristia Solete | Aug 14, 2020 | #OBAgainstCOVID19, Disaster Response
Elizabeth Estorquia is doing her best to stay upbeat. As a single parent who volunteers to help in the community, her biggest struggle is being there for everybody and then trying to be there for herself and her kids. “This disease outbreak has doubled the challenges...
by Kristia Solete | Aug 5, 2020 | #OBAgainstCOVID19, Disaster Response
Like most people, those who belong in the marginalized community are facing increased uncertainty in terms of economic well-being. This uncertainty varies by legal status. For single grandparent, Anda, and her grandchildren, the imminent threat of the infectious...
by Kristia Solete | Jul 20, 2020 | #OBAgainstCOVID19, Disaster Response
(Written by Angelica Cruz | Photos by Jo Ivan Llaneta) Despite government order to defer rental fees for boarders or tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic, a family of a jeepney driver who lost source of income due to lockdown was evicted immediately from their rental...
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 | May 27, 2020 | Disaster Response, What We Do, Your Donations
This global pandemic is not just a medical phenomenon – as it severely challenges every individual to survive and thrive. This burden has made it even more difficult to those enduring a lifetime treatment like dialysis. Raul Policarpio, 52, has been undergoing this...
