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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.
80-year-old grandma happy to get dental extraction at OB Mobile Clinic
In our Mobile Clinic activity in Lemery, Batangas, we met 80-year-old Leticia Arenas. She came for the dental extraction service. Leticia, beautifully wrinkly crowned with silver hair, is still sharp and smart to talk to. She is also physically strong. She is a widow...
Vision and hope restored
This June, we were able to serve hundreds of residents in and nearby Brgy. Tubuan, Lemery, Batangas through our Mobile Clinic. This community is an hour away from the city, which means going to the health center with complete medicine and facilities is quite costly....
A young doctor’s passion restored
While we administer health and healing to people in far-flung and difficult communities, little do we know that OB’s medical missions are also healing for the team. One of those who testifed is Dr. Amanda Susulin, 28, one of our youngest and newest volunteer doctors....
Orica donates 23 wheelchairs to Operation Blessing
Orica, a global leader in mining and infrastructure solutions providers, showcased their commitment to corporate social responsibility by making a generous contribution to Operation Blessing. The donation took place during Orica's Team Building Program at the esteemed...
The depth of kindness
In recent years, Alice Dela Cruz had been facing a personal challenge. Warts had begun appearing on her face and neck when she turned 57, and over time, they had spread, causing her discomfort. Although the warts were not painful, they felt rough to the touch, and...
Inhaling relief
At 58 years old, Angelita Cadirao leads a modest life, sharing a home with her brother and his child. With no husband or children of her own, Angelita spends her days tending to crops and cultivating vegetables, supplementing her income by accepting laundry jobs when...
Unforeseen hope
Ignacio Oclarit embraced the agricultural way of life from an early age, dedicating his efforts to sustain his humble existence. He is a dedicated farmer of coconut, rice, and bananas in the town of Garcia Hernandez, Bohol, and has spent more than 50 years toiling the...
Relieved from the grip of discomfort
Though Cresencia, 67, had never experienced the joys of marriage or motherhood, she found solace in living with her mother, two siblings, and their children. Driven by her unwavering dedication to her family, Cresencia Galendez made a brave decision years ago. Setting...
Giving from the heart
Driven by her deep empathy and desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need, Jade Acapulco-Bautista, a former public servant and a nurse by profession, discovered the remarkable work of Operation Blessing when she partnered with them for a medical...
In pursuit of healing
At the age of 24, Jessa Bitua had already faced her fair share of challenges. Her husband, Alex, is a 33-year-old fisherman, and together, they had a son named Vincent, who was born with a cleft palate and had experienced malnourishment early in his life. Jessa, a...
Rising from the ashes
In the bustling city of Sta. Cruz, Manila, 32-year-old Maricel Hera faced life's challenges head-on. She lives with her husband, Ricardo, and their six children. Life was far from easy for them, and they relied on Ricardo's modest income as a household helper to make...
From loss to abundance
Isaganie Mendez is a fisherman from Matawe, Dingalan, Aurora. He lost everything to the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses. His boat, which was his primary source of living, was severely damaged, and their house was affected, too. Isaganie, however, saw a glimpse of hope...