by Kristia Solete | Jun 9, 2017 | Disaster Response, Uncategorized
Their memories of the warfare may not be harming them physically but the trauma they had experienced may haunt them for a lifetime. During this difficult time, the children have always been the most vulnerable. WATCH THIS VIDEO: Meet Jamael Polog, 12 years old. On May...
by Kristia Solete | Oct 6, 2016 | Healthcare, Stories, Uncategorized
Written by Jemma S. Tañada, Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines You will reach anything with an inspired, determined and encouraged heart. “Talagang mahirap ang buhay, pero kaunting tiyaga para may biyaya [Indeed, life is hard, but we need to keep going to receive...
by Kristia Solete | Mar 31, 2016 | Healthcare, Stories, Uncategorized
Written By Femina Laya Canua, Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines There were many reasons for Christina Mamalias’ goiter operation to get postponed three times. The 32-year old homekeeper and her husband, Hospecio, adopted five kids. They have no biological...
by Kristia Solete | Mar 29, 2016 | Healthcare, Stories, Uncategorized
Written By Femina Laya Canua, Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines HER greatest joy is to have a “Teddy Bear na Bear” or “Teddy Bear na Tweety Bird (Tweety Bird stuffed toy).” During the Cebu Surgical Mission 2016, one of the patients that caught our attention was...
by Kristia Solete | Mar 4, 2016 | Healthcare, Uncategorized
Written By Lily Mae G. Quilbio, Visayas Children’s Program Coordinator, Operation Blessing Philippines “Your visit is a big help to us. You did not only provide our health needs, but you [also] comfort us with your effort, time, and the joy of serving us, especially...
by Kristia Solete | May 13, 2015 | Stories, Uncategorized
Written By Engr. Andrea Estillero, Field Engineer, OB DR Yolanda Infrastructure Program (Leyte and Samar) They live in a two-storey amakan (bamboo-matted) house with a landscape of bonsai collection beautifully surrounding their native house.For 23 years, they have...
