by Kristia Solete | Jan 20, 2017 | Healthcare, Stories
Written by Kwinee Villanueva, volunteer writer; Photographs by Ivan Llaneta, volunteer photographer While sitting at the bleachers and waiting for his turn to be accommodated, Richard is deeply contemplating if he is going to bring his ill parents to the medical...
by Kristia Solete | Jan 18, 2017 | Disaster Response, Stories
Written by Cervin P. Bariso, writer, Operation Blessing Philippines KALINGA – While concrete walls influence metropolis dreamers, mountain slopes of this province rather preserve contentment and simplicity. However, a super typhoon has tried to steal its peace and it...
by Kristia Solete | Jan 12, 2017 | Stories, Testimonies
Written by Femina Laya Canua, Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines If distance is a big hindrance for many to do volunteer works, 12 hours of travel, for Dr. Darwin, is just a short time if you really have a desire to serve. In Isabela province, Dr. Darwin Gaba...
by Kristia Solete | Jan 11, 2017 | Disaster Response, Stories
Written and Photographed by Leeane Padernal, volunteer writer and photographer Every year, the resiliency of Ivatans is tested by small and big typhoons. In 2016, we once again witnessed it, but not just how they dealt with the weather disturbances but also with the...
by Kristia Solete | Dec 16, 2016 | Healthcare, Stories
Written by Femina Laya Canua, Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines Growing old is terrifying. Your body gets weak and sickly; blood pressure goes up and down, intake of maintenance medicine becomes necessary. For some people, the most terrible thing in growing old...
by Kristia Solete | Nov 23, 2016 | Disaster Response, Stories
Written by Jord Earving Gadingan, Volunteer Writer Francisca and Antonio reopened their small business just two days after the Super Typhoon Lawin hit their province. They said they really need to earn. A hungry stomach led in a conversation with Francisca Cristobal,...
