by Kristia Solete | Jan 19, 2026 | Healthcare, Stories
Jehan Pandagdagan, 39, is a hardworking dad to three kids: Claire, Dave, and Ian. Just like his children, Jehan has cataracts in both eyes, something that runs in their family. He was diagnosed when he was just 10 years old. Back then, surgery was suggested, but his...
by Kristia Solete | Nov 4, 2025 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
For seventeen-year-old Cricel Dramayo, walking upright was a lifelong dream. Born with a clubfoot, every step brought not just pain but also the sting of cruel words from those around her. “I couldn’t take it anymore. It hurt when people laughed at my feet and called...
by Kristia Solete | Sep 9, 2025 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies, Uncategorized
For decades, Dante Sumangil lived with blurred vision. It began in the 1980s when a grain injured his right eye. Over the years, the condition worsened. Even after an earlier operation, the pterygium returned and spread until it made daily life a constant struggle....
by Kristia Solete | Jun 25, 2025 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
During our mobile medical clinics in remote communities, our volunteer licensed doctors give their all in every consultation. Yet when it comes to diagnosing complex conditions, we often need more than just a stethoscope. We’ve witnessed firsthand the growing need for...
by Kristia Solete | Jun 17, 2025 | Healthcare, Stories
“I was told I wouldn’t live past 18… but I’m still here.” These are the words of Mary Joy Pillas, 36, who has spent most of her life quietly at home and fighting a battle not many can see. Born with polio, Mary Joy is the third of four siblings. While her two...
by Kristia Solete | Jun 3, 2025 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies, What We Do
In the peaceful community of Daraitan, Tanay, Rizal, Ricardo Gamale Jr. is quietly adjusting to a life he never imagined. Once a hardworking private driver, Ricardo is now learning to navigate the world again after suffering a stroke in March 2025—a sudden event that...
