by Operation Blessing Philippines | May 23, 2023 | Disaster Response
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...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | May 8, 2023 | Healthcare
Juan Ritual, a 68-year-old spearfisherman, relies on diving with a spear to catch fish and other seafood for a living. Despite being experienced, he recently had a scary encounter after resurfacing when he vomited blood. “I was frightened that time,” Juan said....
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Oct 25, 2022 | Disaster Response, Stories, Testimonies
The Dumaya family, belonging to the Dumagat indigenous tribe in Dingalan, Aurora, lives a simple life close to the nature. The head of the family, 50-year-old Marshall Dumaya, catches fish and harvests rattan for a living. Believing there are 15 more years to wait...