by Kristia Solete | May 22, 2025 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
Building and repairing houses was Lucerio Minor’s way of providing for his family. But on Talim Island, where healthcare is hard to get, his worsening vision forced him to give up everything he had relied on for so long. In 2019, Lucerio first noticed a slight haze,...
by Kristia Solete | Apr 23, 2025 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
Joel Abellanosa, 26, had always been a diligent husband and father. But in January 2025, an accident left him unable to walk. He fell from a 30-foot Wi-Fi tower while installing a unit in Brgy. Rizal, Bansalan, Davao del Sur. The incident resulted in severe injuries,...
by Kristia Solete | Feb 3, 2025 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
Vida Acala, 47, has spent years using her hands to bring beauty to others as a home service manicurist. But lately, her hands have been failing her. Frequent numbness has made it harder to work, and the constant strain has only worsened her migraines. Still, she...
by Kristia Solete | Dec 11, 2024 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
“It is blocking my vision. I struggle with it every day.” These were Herson’s words as he described the daily battle he faced with a growing mole near his left eye. At his age, he had chosen to focus on household chores, but his condition made even simple...
by Kristia Solete | Dec 2, 2024 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
“Why did I turn out like this?” Every day, Aname faced ridicule and the challenges of her condition. Walking home was painful—not just physically but emotionally— as people stared, whispered, and mocked the way she walked. “They mockingly imitate the way I walk and...
by Kristia Solete | Nov 30, 2024 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
Life became a difficult struggle for Cristina when both of her children faced serious health problems. What started as a challenge for one child quickly became a battle for both. Her first child, already with special needs, needed constant care. Then, Cristina’s world...
