by Operation Blessing Philippines | Mar 1, 2024 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
Working hard to support his family, Alexander De Leon was taking on extra work as a plumber after his regular job. One day, as he was riding home on his motorbike, he got a flat tire and crashed into some rocks by the roadside. The accident left Alexander with serious...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Feb 28, 2024 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies, Volunteer Story
Marilyn Teodoro, a 50-year-old businesswoman, embodies the spirit of giving. A long-time Operation Blessing (OB) donor, her journey took a powerful turn when she finally joined the mission as a volunteer. Here’s what she has to say: “OB’s medical missions is different...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Feb 21, 2024 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
“There are people who have sight but are unable to see light in their lives because they don’t know God.” This was the deep realization of 71-year-old Elito Arizala, who has been blind for more than a decade, the first patient in line during our Medical Brigade in...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Feb 19, 2024 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
More than four years ago, Norie’s husband died due to complications from arthritis. Despite this, the 39-year-old mother of three showed strength, taking on the roles of both father and mother for her children. Her youngest, Shameber, was born with clubfoot,...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Feb 15, 2024 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
While carrying out her duties as a street sweeper in Bagong Silang, Caloocan, 48-year-old Catherine Gilles was hit by a fast-approaching car, leaving her left leg bruised and injured. This incident has made it difficult for her to walk, forcing her to take days off...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Feb 8, 2024 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
Such is the case of 75-year-old Manuel Montecarlo, one of our patients from Medical Brigade Masbate, whose jaw was dislocated about a month ago. “It was just a normal day. I just yawned like I normally do. Then I felt a click on my jaw area. It was painful!” Manuel...