Walking the extra mile

Walking the extra mile

The journey to Sinariri High School was a long and arduous one for Teacher Franjie and his students, but it was a sacrifice they were willing to make. Sitio Sinariri is home to the Mangyan people, who have been living in the area for generations. The community is...
Irreplaceable Gift

Irreplaceable Gift

Written By Lily Mae Quilbo, Visayas Children’s Program Coordinator On the 12th day of February 2010 Salvacion Evite gave birth to a lovely little boy named John Paul. Just like other children, he grew up with a simple life in their humble house in Brgy. Mantang,...
A Hopeful Life

A Hopeful Life

Written By Lily Mae G. Quilbio, Visayas Children’s Program Coordinator, Operation Blessing Philippines “OB is a blessing to our son, Gian Carlo, and to our family. The Bless-a-Child Program led us to know more about Jesus, the joy of loving one another and having...
God Gives What is Best

God Gives What is Best

Written By Lily Mae G. Quilbio, Visayas Children’s Program Coordinator, Operation Blessing Philippines “When God gives, He gives what is best.  Just hold on to your faith, pray continually and do something about what you’ve prayed for.  Never give up,” 19-year old...
Worries of a Grandfather

Worries of a Grandfather

Written By Lily Mae G. Quilbio, Visayas Children’s Program Coordinator, Operation Blessing Philippines It was February of this year when I first met Crisanto Semaña, a skinny 5 year old lad.  He was with his “Amay” – what he fondly calls his grandfather, Tatay Felix –...