by Operation Blessing Philippines | Oct 17, 2018 | Infrastructure, Stories, Uncategorized
Water is a basic need for all people—it has to be free and accessible. This is actually sixth out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. In fact, unsafe water combined with poor sanitation is said to be the second killer of children (Rodriguez,...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Oct 8, 2018 | Infrastructure, Stories
Lack of adequate water and sanitation facilities inside schools affect children’s education—and worse, even claiming their lives (UN, 2010). Improving water and sanitation is crucial in children’s development. Burdened by the desire to provide clean and safe drinking...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Oct 3, 2018 | Infrastructure, Stories
Fenced Wells In her 30 years in Macabaclay, Nueva Ecija, Desiree Valdez relied on nearby private wells to provide water for her family. These wells were fenced by the private owners. As Desiree describes it in vernacular, “The owners fence the wells at sunset so fetch...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Sep 17, 2018 | Infrastructure, Stories
The day is sunny in Brgy Olivete, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija and the well is ready for turnover. People are there to witness the new milestone in their village. Grannies were sitting in front of the well platform, excited for the ceremony. Nanay Rosa said: “Since 1960 when...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Aug 17, 2015 | Infrastructure, Stories
Written By Cervin P. Bariso, Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines The challenge for children today is dreaming without limits and being able to achieve their goals eventually. In the case of John Dave Galangue, 14, the latter’s the one he needs to brave – and he is...
