by Kristia Solete | Mar 25, 2024 | Disaster Response, Learn more about Livelihood, Livelihood, Stories, Testimonies
At only 26, Paolo Olores’ journey through life had been a rough one, marked by hardship and resilience. His early years were spent navigating the harsh realities of street life alongside his family. His mother toiled as a garbage collector, while he and his brother...
by Kristia Solete | Dec 5, 2023 | Disaster Response, Stories, Testimonies
The dusty air of Israel bore witness to the harrowing encounter of Gelienor “Jimmy” Pacheco, a 33-year-old caregiver from Ilocos Norte, who found himself in a struggle for survival when Hamas terrorists attacked and abducted him and hundreds of others. In an interview...
by Kristia Solete | Sep 29, 2023 | Disaster Response, Stories, Testimonies
It was an unforgettable day in Irene Erwin’s life—the day when Super Typhoon Mawar made its destructive presence known. As the storm’s approach became imminent, Irene couldn’t help but feel a sense of fear and uncertainty gripping her heart....
by Kristia Solete | Aug 24, 2023 | Disaster Response, Stories, Testimonies
Once a safe shelter, the home of Irene de Jesus in Brgy. Lipcan, Bangued, Abra became a battleground against the raging floodwaters of Typhoon Egay. Irene was a dedicated housewife, taking care of her two children, aged 13 and 10, who were both studying. As a...
by Kristia Solete | Jul 4, 2023 | Disaster Response, Stories, Testimonies
It was John Lesner Paliza’s first time becoming an evacuee. He lived comfortably in Sorsogon all his life. When he and his wife, Janelle, got married, they decided to stay in Albay. It’s been only three years since they moved to their home in Brgy. Salugan when Mayon...
by Kristia Solete | Jun 5, 2023 | Disaster Response
In the bustling city of Sta. Cruz, Manila, 32-year-old Maricel Hera faced life’s challenges head-on. She lives with her husband, Ricardo, and their six children. Life was far from easy for them, and they relied on Ricardo’s modest income as a household...
