by Operation Blessing Philippines | Jul 4, 2023 | Disaster Response, Stories, Testimonies
It was John Lesner Paliza’s first time becoming an evacuee. He lived comfortably in Sorsogon all his life. When he and his wife, Janelle, got married, they decided to stay in Albay. It’s been only three years since they moved to their home in Brgy. Salugan when Mayon...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Mar 13, 2018 | Disaster Response
Written by Pia L. Camagay, Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines / Photos by Frederick Deserva, Volunteer Photographer It was a sunny day at Bariw National High School (BNHS). The open field offered a good view of Mayon. Despite the fact that the volcano was spewing...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Feb 26, 2018 | Disaster Response
Written by Pia L. Camagay, Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines / Photos by Frederick Deserva, Volunteer Photographer Meet Anica Jane Bellen, born February 7, 2018 in Cutmon, Albay – one of the Mayon evacuation babies. Denalen Bellen, Anica Jane’s 25-year old...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Feb 1, 2018 | Disaster Response
Written by Pia L. Camagay, Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines The number of evacuees following the Mayon eruptions continues to rise. According to Manila Bulletin, Mayon erupted once again last Monday night, spewing rocks as big as cars and houses. President...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Jan 30, 2018 | Disaster Response
It’s been two weeks since the Mayon eruptions started and the volcano is still showing signs of unrest. At an interview with CNN Philippines, Albay Governor Al Francis Bichara said that the local government’s funds for evacuees are running out. The number of evacuees...