by Operation Blessing Philippines | Nov 4, 2021 | Community of Hope, Disaster Response, Stories, Testimonies
Marissa’s heart belongs to the children in her community in Palanog, Tacloban. She desires to help them with their learning needs. Marissa Arandia moved into the community in May 2017 as a beneficiary of Community of Hope (COH), a housing project for families who were...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Nov 2, 2021 | Disaster Response, Stories, Testimonies
In and around Catbalogan, Samar, our Disaster Response team witnessed widespread destruction of homes and properties due to Typhoon Jolina (Conson). “We nearly died because of that storm,” shared Carlo Lomuardo, 36, of Brgy. Rama in Catbalogan City. Like many people...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Nov 2, 2021 | Healthcare, Stories, Testimonies
How can you be able to raise your family if you yourself can’t stand on your own? This is the struggle that Manuel Barrion Jr., is facing after he suffered leg paralysis due to hypokalemia, a condition caused by low potassium in the blood. We met Manuel in Brgy....
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Nov 2, 2021 | Disaster Response, One Step Ahead Campaign, Stories, Testimonies
Typhoon Jolina, known internationally as Tropical Storm Conson, hit landfall nine times during its onslaught from Monday, September 6th to Wednesday, September 8th. It was a severe tropical cyclone that impacted the central Philippines. Velma Basilan, 51 years of age,...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Oct 14, 2021 | #OBAgainstCOVID19, Disaster Response, Stories, Testimonies
Proper sanitation is significant in warding off diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic is driving this point home stronger than ever, as handwashing is considered one of the best measures we have in preventing the spread of the disease. Yet today, so many people lack safe...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Oct 5, 2021 | Disaster Response, Stories, Testimonies
“Our life on the island was good. We used to earn ₱150-₱300 ($3-$6) a day from fish farming. We had free water, we didn’t have electricity, but we had solar panels. The products are also affordable,” Nenita shares, remembering their life in Taal Island, which is now a...
