by Operation Blessing Philippines | Apr 1, 2022 | Disaster Response, Volunteer Story
Sometimes, it could be tempting to believe that the world centers around us and our needs. And considering all the perfect goals we need to tick off our bucket list, taking the initiative to volunteer for a worthwhile cause and to give our time, resources, and...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Feb 10, 2022 | Disaster Response, Stories, Testimonies
It was a dark day. As the flood water escalates and the strong wind blows off trees and roofs off the houses, Jocelyn couldn’t help but feel worried for the safety of her three small children. “At that moment, I knew that our things were being soaked by the flood....
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Feb 8, 2022 | Disaster Response, Stories, Testimonies
Despite having their livelihood destroyed and their home washed off due to Super Typhoon Rai (Odette), Nelia kept a hopeful disposition. And hope did not disappoint. Nelia, 57, is one of the many locals in Tubigon, Bohol, whose lives were literally wiped out by Super...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Feb 4, 2022 | Disaster Response, Stories, Testimonies
A famous Japanese proverb says, “fall down seven times, stand up eight.” In the case of Nila Calesa, 62, the concept of it is very true. Their house in Sitio Cancunay, Brgy. Tinangnan, Tubigon, Bohol was destroyed twice; first, during the 7.2 Bohol earthquake in 2013....
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Jan 13, 2022 | Disaster Response, Stories, Testimonies, Uncategorized
“The water is so precious to us now because since the Typhoon Odette, we really have no water in the island. The price of 5 gallons of water container escalated to ₱100 ($1.95) from only ₱40 ($0.78) before the typhoon,” shares Pastor Samuel Blanco, 42, a...
