by Kristia Solete | Sep 13, 2019 | Healthcare
“I have never been to a dentist because we cannot afford it. My toothache is causing me a headache every day. Thank you for giving me free dental services!” Rhea said in vernacular with tears in her eyes. Rhea Balenario, a 12-year-old, grade 7 student, expresses her...
by Kristia Solete | Sep 6, 2019 | Healthcare, Stories
When Jovelyn learned that her youngest son, Angelo, has lost his ability to walk, her mind is flooded with uncertainty. She doesn’t know what life has in store for him. The doctors could not give an exact diagnosis on Angelo’s real condition because what the parents...
by Kristia Solete | Jul 30, 2019 | Healthcare
Written and Photographed by Fred Deserva Two-year-old Zuelyka has been suffering from rashes on her hands and feet for two weeks since Operation Blessing met her. Her grandmother, Elvira, hurts to see her granddaughter in discomfort and pain. Grandma Elvira said they...
by Kristia Solete | Jul 29, 2019 | Healthcare
Written and Photographed by Fred Deserva Emilyo Calub works hard in the fields every day to provide for his family and to make ends meet. He grows and harvests corn and vegetables as a means of income, as well as a source of food for his family. At 67-years old,...
by Kristia Solete | Apr 16, 2019 | Healthcare, Stories
Margaret, 14 years of age, was walking when her slippers broke while she was on her way to school. Meanwhile at the school, ashamed of her broken footwear, she hid her feet and placed her slippers inside her bag. On her way home, she had no choice but to walk...
by Kristia Solete | Apr 15, 2019 | Healthcare, Stories
“I am so happy when doctors came up here to us, because we no longer need to bring our patients to town for medical treatment. When doctors come up here, the whole family receive a free check-up.” There’s a big smile in Norming’s face while she talks about how...
