by Kristia Solete | Aug 23, 2018 | Disaster Response, Stories
The water was rising to their bed when 87-year-old Tatay Marcelo woke up from his afternoon siesta so he and 66-year-old Nanay Francisca immediately packed some clothes and walked through the floods to reach the nearest evacuation center. “I tip toed through the...
by Kristia Solete | Aug 3, 2018 | Disaster Response, Stories, Uncategorized
Written by Frederick Deserva, writer and photographer Massive floods ravaged parts of Marikina as the southwest monsoon, worsened by typhoon Josie, hit in July 22. Lisa Francisco, 40 years old, was worried about what they would eat the next day. She has 11 children...
by Kristia Solete | Aug 3, 2018 | Disaster Response, Stories
Written by Frederick Deserva, writer and photographer When torrential rains caused flooding in the town of Licab, Nueva Ecija, Joel and his family quickly found themselves in a desperate situation. Their barangay was cut off from aid as the main road got flooded,...
by Kristia Solete | Jul 4, 2018 | Stories
CBN Asia announces the early retirement of Dr. Kim April Pascual as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (EVP-COO) of Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines, Inc. (OB Philippines), the humanitarian arm of CBN Asia. We are indebted to Dr. Pascual for...
by Kristia Solete | Jun 7, 2018 | Children, Stories
Written by Frederick Deserva, Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines Our Back-to-School Scholar Mary Barbette Reyes graduated this year with a degree in Civil Engineering from Eastern Samar State University. When we met Mary Barbette 3 years ago, we have learned...
by Kristia Solete | May 18, 2018 | Children, Stories
Written by Fred Deserva, writer and photographer As we learn their stories, we can also play a part in helping Emily and Oliver and other families like them, to be healthy and sustaining. You can partner with us in these efforts! Visit www.obphil.com NOW. Emily can...
