by Operation Blessing Philippines | May 19, 2025 | Back-to-School, Stories, Testimonies
Glaiza Donceras was determined to finish her studies despite the financial challenges her family faced. With her father unable to work and her mother earning just ₱2,000 (around $35) a month washing clothes, even basic needs were a struggle. The thought of finishing...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Dec 6, 2024 | Children, Stories, Testimonies
“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...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Jan 29, 2024 | Children, Stories, Testimonies
Quietly engaged in play within the kinetic sand area of Kidzoona at SM North Edsa, Jann molded the sand into various forms. His mother, Anabelle, observed from a distance, filled with joy seeing her little boy enjoying the moment. Anabelle revealed that initially, she...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Sep 29, 2023 | Children, Stories, Testimonies
Many people say, “Education is the key to a better future,” a lesson Raquel wishes she had heeded when she was a young student. Instead, she fell in love with her now-husband and chose marriage over completing high school. Raquel and her husband live a modest, happy...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Aug 14, 2023 | Bless-A-Child, Children
“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...
