Stories & Articles
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.
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...
When the rescuer needs rescuing
Life has a way of throwing us unexpected challenges, and for Eric Laudatu, a former ambulance driver at Imus Hospital, the past year has been a true test of strength and resilience. Eric, 51, was known for his dedication to helping others in times of medical...
Austine’s remarkable transformation
Austine Abrillo's life has been transformed in ways his parents could only dream of. Born with a severe cleft lip and palate, Austine's future looked bleak as his family struggled to afford the necessary surgeries. Austine's parents, Bernadeth and Rheniel Abrillo,...
A warrior seamstress’ resilience
On May 23, 2017, Marawi City in Mindanao was rocked by violent extremist groups. Thousands fled, including 48-year-old widow and entrepreneur, Piya Azis. Operation Blessing (OB) stepped in to aid the displaced, launching massive relief operations and providing food,...
A Blessing for Body and Soul: Concepcion Finds Relief
At 88 years old, Concepcion grappled not just with the aches and pains of age, but also the burden of affording basic healthcare. "Vitamin B is expensive," she shared, "the cheapest option is 5 pesos, and that's only if we have the money." Menthol ointment became her...
A Cough Lifted, and Spirits Renewed: Mailin Finds Relief at Operation Blessing Clinic
On the third day of their impactful medical mission in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, the Operation Blessing team encountered Mailin, a 37-year-old single mother, and her son Lance, 9. Mailin works tirelessly selling bananas to make ends meet, but on this particular...
A Helping Hand in Brgy. Gumaoc West: Operation Blessing Brings Relief
Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines recently touched the lives of residents in Brgy. Gumaoc West, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan through a heartfelt Mobile Clinic Medical Mission. The mission focused on providing free medical check-ups, dental services, and a touch...
Fire Survivors in Tondo Receive Aid from Operation Blessing
Last month, a fire tore through a residential neighborhood in Tondo, Manila. The blaze raged for nearly seven hours before firefighters were able to extinguish it. Eunice Julio, a 27-year-old mother of two, was one of the fire's survivors. "It happened around 10pm,"...
Ready to walk tall
Since birth, Aname Maturan has been diagnosed with untreated Bilateral CTEV, or rigid clubfoot. From a very young age, this condition presented not only physical challenges for Aname, making standing and performing daily tasks difficult, but it also deeply impacted...
The Jimenez Family: Forgotten by Heaven or Position for Miracles?
𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘰. 𝘍𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘻𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘺𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘦, 𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘺. 𝘉𝘢𝘣𝘺 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘺. 𝘐𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦? 𝘞𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯? 𝘖𝘳 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺...
From street dweller to business owner
At only 26, Paolo Olores’ journey through life had been a rough one, marked by hardship and resilience. His early years were spent navigating the harsh realities of street life alongside his family. His mother toiled as a garbage collector, while he and his brother...