by Operation Blessing Philippines | Jan 9, 2023 | Disaster Response, Stories
Limasawa Island was one of the most severely affected areas by Super Typhoon Odette (Rai), with 90% of the islanders’ homes destroyed. “The typhoon was intense; we thought it wasn’t that strong at first, so we didn’t evacuate. But, the strong...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Oct 5, 2021 | Disaster Response, Stories, Testimonies
“Our life on the island was good. We used to earn ₱150-₱300 ($3-$6) a day from fish farming. We had free water, we didn’t have electricity, but we had solar panels. The products are also affordable,” Nenita shares, remembering their life in Taal Island, which is now a...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Apr 5, 2021 | Disaster Response, Infrastructure, What We Do
Even churches are not spared as Typhoon Rolly ravages the island province of Catanduanes. Almost all church buildings are either totally destroyed or significantly damaged by the strong wind and torrential rains brought by super typhoon Rolly, November last year. “We...
