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Operation Blessing is committed to help transform people’s lives – from one who is desperate to one who is full of hope. But we cannot do so on our own. We need YOUR HELP.
Seeing God’s Word anew
Marcelo Ventenilla, Jr., aged 55, started experiencing blurry vision in 2021. Initially, he thought he just needed eyeglasses and went to an optometrist for a refraction test. However, the optometrist suspected he might have a cataract. An ophthalmologist confirmed...
More than they hoped for
"I went to the health center yesterday to have my blood pressure checked and found out it was high, but there were no available medicines. I was informed there will be a medical mission here today, so I decided to come to see if I could ask for medicines," shares...
The heat of challenge
Dolores Santarin recently faced a life-changing challenge. She was diagnosed with subacute cerebrovascular disease infarct, a condition that required her to take daily maintenance medication. Despite diligently following her treatment plan, unforeseen circumstances...
Road to a Brighter Smile
Michael Arroyo, Jr., 64, came to Operation Blessing’s Medical Brigade in Bantayan Island seeking help to extract one of his molars that frequently gives him days of toothache. Michael is a fisherman. When the weather is fine, he can earn up to ₱1,600 ($28), which he...
PRESS RELEASE: Operation Blessing and Tebow CURE Hospital continue to join forces to provide Life-Changing Surgeries!
The partnership between Operation Blessing and Tebow CURE Hospital is fueled by a shared vision—the vision of accessible medical and surgical care for the poor. Recognizing the immense challenges faced by those living in dire poverty, both organizations are committed...
Enduring consecutive catastrophes
Once a safe shelter, the home of Irene de Jesus in Brgy. Lipcan, Bangued, Abra became a battleground against the raging floodwaters of Typhoon Egay. Irene was a dedicated housewife, taking care of her two children, aged 13 and 10, who were both studying. As a...
A father’s dream
"Because of poverty and my mother's illness, my parents were unable to support my studies. As a result, I found myself helping my father in his work at a young age," explains Dokyo Rugmay, reflecting on his desire to pursue education that could only be fulfilled until...
Care for senior citizens
Despite the wind blowing and the rain pouring, individuals and parents with their children didn’t miss the chance to have their medical needs met. Many of them came early, and among the beneficiaries are Evelynda and Romeo Ramos, a senior citizen couple. Evelynda...
Necrotic wound cleaned at OB Medical Mission
Alfredo Salasar came to Operation Blessing's Medical Brigade suffering with an infected big toe for 7 months now. He said, he accidentally fell down from his bed and toenail was peeled off last December 2022. The wound has worsened and the pain was getting worst. He...
A milestone achieved
For four years, Grace had the privilege of being a Back-To-School (BTS) scholar, and it made a world of difference in her life. Mary Grace Amaro is the sixth child in a family of seven siblings. The meager income her parents earned often left them with debts, making...
Unveiling the smile within
Imagine a child, born into a humble home at Sitio Malikongkong, in Marilog District, Davao City, his family's love and dedication their only possessions of worth. Jun, the firstborn of his parents, Joel and Lorena, came from a loving yet impoverished family. His...
A Scholar’s Pledge
Rica Mangahas is on the verge of accomplishing a remarkable milestone in her life. As she approaches her graduation day, she reflects on the incredible journey she had with the unwavering support of Operation Blessing's Back-To-School Project, in partnership with the...