Simple Joy

Simple Joy

Written By Eva Niña P. Sta. Ana, Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines As early as 8 am, Operation Blessing Philippines, in partnership with JAC Liner Inc. started the second day of Bolinao medical mission held at Brgy. Lucero, Santiago Island. Many came to see the...
Wheeling to Self-Sufficiency

Wheeling to Self-Sufficiency

Written by Je de Asas, Volunteer Writer for Operation Blessing Philippines The road to Mang Nestor Noprada’s house is not paved, nor even.  It is narrow, almost choked with cogon grass and mostly rutted.  But at the end of that long, narrow road, lay the clearing...
A Walk to Remember

A Walk to Remember

Written By Eva Niña P. Sta. Ana, Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines Life can truly change in an instant. One hot afternoon in September 2015, 57-year-old Teofilo Carranza was found sitting half-paralyzed outside their home. He was rushed to the hospital and was...
A Promised Land for the Agnila family

A Promised Land for the Agnila family

Written by Femina Laya Canua, Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines After Super Typhoon Yolanda washed away their new house before they could even move in, Alfonso and Sugar would not have guessed the same disaster would lead to brand new house they would call home...
A Love Story

A Love Story

Written by Jemma S. Tañada, Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines During its wheelchair mission in the province of Sorsogon, Operation Blessing Philippines witnessed a love story that does not focus on one’s self, does not give up and never gets tired. Lourdes, an...
Gemma’s Smile Against Her Tears

Gemma’s Smile Against Her Tears

Written by Femina Laya Canua, Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines In a house patched with small wood pieces, dried coconut leaves and recycled plywood, Operation Blessing Philippines met the joyful Gemma Ibañes, a 34-year-old mother of five children. Like any other...