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 | Children, Stories, Testimonies
Many people say, “Education is the key to a better future,” a lesson Raquel wishes she had heeded when she was a young student. Instead, she fell in love with her now-husband and chose marriage over completing high school. Raquel and her husband live a modest, happy...
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 | Sep 27, 2023 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
Marcelo Ventenilla, Jr., aged 55, started experiencing blurry vision in 2021. Initially, he thought he just needed eyeglasses and went to an optometrist for a refraction test. However, the optometrist suspected he might have a cataract. An ophthalmologist confirmed...
by Kristia Solete | Sep 14, 2023 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
“I went to the health center yesterday to have my blood pressure checked and found out it was high, but there were no available medicines. I was informed there will be a medical mission here today, so I decided to come to see if I could ask for medicines,”...
by Kristia Solete | Sep 8, 2023 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
Dolores Santarin recently faced a life-changing challenge. She was diagnosed with subacute cerebrovascular disease infarct, a condition that required her to take daily maintenance medication. Despite diligently following her treatment plan, unforeseen circumstances...
