Defying Differences

Defying Differences

Written By Cervin P. Bariso, Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines By embracing their imperfections, Premetivo Alfonso, 55, and Benjamin Navaro, 56, are able to defy the struggle of being different. They’ve accepted what God has given them and worked hand-in-hand to...
A Sign of Hope

A Sign of Hope

Written By Gerika Soria, Volunteer Writer / Photographer, Operation Blessing Philippines Torrential rains and a rejection from a village officer did not deter Yoly Dasig, 56, from seeking the dental help she needed. Once she got home, she put her ingenuity and courage...
Circus of Life

Circus of Life

Written By Matthan Emmanuel F. Osorio, Wheelchair Distribution Coordinator, Operation Blessing Philippines This is Vilma Salazar, a 53 year old woman who was born without lower limbs. For 23 years, she performed at the circus, starting as a small child in 1962 until...
Passion and Purpose

Passion and Purpose

Written By Tweela Praise, Volunteer Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines Without the work of the Lord in her life, she would have not found hope in a life that seemed to be meaningless and useless. A forty-seven year old woman who lives in Lupon, Davao Oriental,...