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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.
Today’s sacrifice for tomorrow’s triumph
Life often throws unexpected challenges our way, but it is how we respond that defines us. At 55, Luzviminda was left with the responsibility of caring for her two granddaughters, Lyralyn and Laaryane. Instead of just being a grandmother, she became their full-time...
Facing the catch basin crisis
When the floodwaters brought by Kristine swept through Milaor, Camarines Sur, they didn’t just destroy homes—they disrupted lives in ways many are still struggling to recover from. For days, water engulfed the community, rising above head level and submerging...
7 years of suffering finally relieved
"It is blocking my vision. I struggle with it every day." These were Herson’s words as he described the daily battle he faced with a growing mole near his left eye. At his age, he had chosen to focus on household chores, but his condition made even simple tasks...
Bullied for being poor, now this Aeta kid is smiling!
“I only had 2 sheets of paper and a pen for school…” These were the words of 14-year-old Gilbert, a Grade 7 student from Nabuclod, Floridablanca, Pampanga, as he shared his struggles with Operation Blessing’s team. Gilbert, like many other Aeta children, faced...
Resilient yet vulnerable
For eight decades, Isideria, who has lived in Catanduanes, has seen many typhoons come and go. However, it had been a long time since the island endured a storm this powerful. The experience of the storm was unlike anything she had faced in years. When Super Typhoon...
No more crawling for Aname!
“Why did I turn out like this?” Every day, Aname faced ridicule and the challenges of her condition. Walking home was painful—not just physically but emotionally— as people stared, whispered, and mocked the way she walked. “They mockingly imitate the way I walk and...
Rare disease couldn’t defeat this little boy!
Life became a difficult struggle for Cristina when both of her children faced serious health problems. What started as a challenge for one child quickly became a battle for both. Her first child, already with special needs, needed constant care. Then, Cristina’s world...
Years of pain, gone in a moment
Kennedy Villalon, a 60-year-old father of five from Cagayan, has lived a simple life as a fisherman, relying on catching bullet tuna and reef fish to provide for his family. However, like many in his community, Kennedy faces challenges, especially when it comes to his...
Surviving the storm alone
When nature strikes, it doesn’t hold back. For elders living alone, the experience can be even more overwhelming, leaving them feeling more isolated and hopeless. “My goodness, I was terrified because I was alone…” Even though weeks have passed since Super Typhoon...
Responders helping responders
When disaster strikes, there's always someone who steps up, and for Precious Laaño-Baluyut, it’s all about providing hot, comforting meals to those in need. This cultural worker and founder of ArtRelief, along with her husband Alex, has been on the frontlines of...
Evacuation center served as a newborn’s shelter
When Typhoon Enteng struck, it brought devastating floods to many parts of Luzon, including Rizal. At an evacuation site in Antipolo City, Sherryl Diamante’s family found themselves in the midst of this catastrophe. Just after giving birth, Sherryl found herself...
Long walks and aspirations
In 2023, Jarish Dolosa faced significant financial struggles while trying to balance her college studies. With her parents unable to work due to illness and no funds for transportation, she had to sell goods in her classroom just to make ends meet. Each Sunday, her...