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Our mission is to empower vulnerable individuals and demonstrate God’s love through compassionate relief and development programs.
To see vulnerable people achieve transformed lives by alleviating human needs and suffering, one family and one community at a time.
PROJECT VISION:
Our vision is to see individuals and families devastated by calamities receive immediate relief and rehabilitation.
IN 2024, OB PHILIPPINES RESPONDED TO SIX NATURAL DISASTERS:
16,978 INDIVIDUALS
received basic needs, including food, hygiene kits, mats, and blankets, after the devastation caused by heavy rains and floods.
1,543 INDIVIDUALS
received basic commodities to address severe drought impacts on crop productivity, water availability, and food security in tribal communities in Davao City and small families in Tarlac.
22, 247 INDIVIDUALS
were aided with food, clean water, solar lights, and other essentials when typhoons Aghon, Enteng, Julian, Kristine, and Pepito hit the country.
7, 261 INDIVIDUALS
from fire-prone areas in NCR and nearby provinces were provided assistance.
1,935 INDIVIDUALS
in Davao de Oro affected by a landslide received much-needed food bags.
6,400 INDIVIDUALS
were provided with hot meals, food bags, and items like folding beds and diapers following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon.
457 INDIVIDUALS
served and given free medical services, medicines, and vitamins during our medical emergency efforts in Camarines Sur
When Super Typhoon Aghon hit Mauban, Quezon, Elvira Punelas and her husband’s home was completely flooded. They lost all their belongings, and Elvira injured her hand trying to clean up, leaving them without any income. With food and materials to rebuild, they received the help they needed, thanks to our partners! Now, their new home is almost finished— elevated and ready for future storms.
“Thank you very much, Operation Blessing, for helping us recover! We will never forget your help.”
• Addressed the immediate needs of families
• Prevented water-borne diseases and the spread of other illnesses
• Comforted and prayed with families affected by disasters
• Assisted in rebuilding severely damaged houses
A team from the OB Philippines helped OBI’s International Disaster Response effort in Israel. Filipino overseas workers, Israeli families, and other nationalities were provided with essential relief and psychosocial intervention.
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is a great honor to receive help and to partner with Operation Blessing for our kababayans in Cagayan. Thank you for blessing us with your support.”
Jimmy Pacheco was one of the first hostages released by Hamas after its deadly attack in Israel. At that time, Operation Blessing traveled to Israel to provide psychosocial, spiritual, and physical support to him and others affected, including Filipino migrant workers, foreign nationals, and locals. When he went home, he had the opportunity to partner with Operation Blessing to conduct a Mobile Medical Clinic in his hometown of Sta. Ana, Cagayan, as part of giving back to the community.
• Families’ immediate needs addressed
• Families affected by the Israel-Hamas war received psychosocial intervention to facilitate their post-traumatic stress.
• Ministered the families
The OB Philippines Team responded to provide relief efforts following the earthquake in Hualien, Taiwan.
were distributed with food bags. received water tanks.
“Thank you very much, Operation Blessing, for helping us recover! We will never forget your help.”
When Super Typhoon Aghon hit Mauban, Quezon, Elvira Punelas and her husband’s home was completely flooded. They lost all their belongings, and Elvira injured her hand trying to clean up, leaving them without any income. With food and materials to rebuild, they received the help they needed, thanks to our partners! Now, their new home is almost finished— elevated and ready for future storms.
In the winter of 2025, wildfires devastated various parts of Los Angeles, California, displacing thousands of families, destroying homes, and damaging critical infrastructure. The scale of destruction prompted urgent calls for assistance from local government authorities and humanitarian organizations.
In response to this crisis, Operation Blessing launched a disaster relief mission to support affected communities by providing essential aid, including hygiene kits, emergency meal kits, cleaning supplies from Home Depot, school materials for displaced students, and emotional and spiritual support.
Additionally, OB extended support to small businesses and schools impacted by the fires, helping families restore a sense of normalcy by providing furnishings, household essentials, and school supplies. With the generous support of our partners, we were able to assist small businesses, such as water restoration services, soapmaking ventures, and a barbershop, by supplying the essential tools needed to rebuild.
Currently, the team is coordinating the delivery of smart boards, library books, and stands for Seven Arrows Elementary School in Los Angeles, California. In partnership with Bel Air Church, Operation Blessing also plans to launch a mobile pantry that will travel through affected communities every Sunday after worship service. This pantry will distribute fresh food and drinks, nonperishable items, fresh produce in partnership with the LA County Regional Food Bank, clothing, and other essential consumer goods.
Operation Blessing Philippines deployed a specialized disaster response team of nine personnel to assist with logistical support, resource mobilization, partnerships, relief distribution, and Superbook shows for children and families.
“Thank you so much, guys! You have been the biggest help through everything for everybody. I really hope that in the long run, you get blessed after this. This is amazing! Thank God for people out here like you.”
- Rickeyah Ward
Rickeyah Ward, a 25-year-old single mother from Altadena, lost everything when her family’s generational home burned down. With a 7-year-old son to care for and a lingering injury making it difficult to find work, the struggle has been overwhelming. But thanks to compassionate and generous partners, OB stood alongside Rickeyah and her son in their time of need. OB provided her with essential supplies and took her shopping so she could personally choose the items they needed most. And for her son, we made sure he didn’t miss out on the joy of childhood by gifting him new toys.
OB staff completed training to equip them to be there for communities whenever disaster strikes.
• Resilience 101 and Community-based Disaster Preparedness, Response and Management.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) with Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Multi-Hazard Awareness and Preparedness Seminar
OB staff attended an international training in Spain on the Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT).
• Safety and security procedures for vehicle movement.
• Stress management
• First aid
• Security in the Field
Operation Blessing is doing an OB documentary about Disaster Response in the Philippines featuring disaster response efforts on major disasters in the past such as after the onslaught of Super Typhoon Haiyan, the Taal volcano eruption, and the Marawi siege.
Our vision is to see empowered families and communities generate income through livelihood opportunities, alleviating hunger.
In 2024, OB Philippines focused on rebuilding and supporting the livelihood of our kababayans to ensure their daily needs are met and sustained. This approach empowered families to regain control of their futures by strengthening livelihood and creating opportunities for sustainable growth.
• 10 women in Marawi received sewing machines, fabrics, and threads.
• A family of six in Batangas City was supported with a variety store and empanada business.
“Through the Microenterprise Project, I received an electric sewing machine and fabric to rebuild my business. Now, I am earning enough to also support my children’s studies.”
Piya Azis , who lost her business during the Marawi siege, was given sewing equipment and materials through Operation Blessing. Despite setbacks during the pandemic, OB provided additional support, including machines and financial training. Today, Piya runs a successful sewing business, supports her children’s education, and has significantly increased her income.
• Improved products and larger capital
• Increased income, meeting families’ basic needs and children’s schooling
• Gained knowledge in business management
• Started saving for future needs and business expansion
• The Gospel is shared and ministered the beneficiaries.
• The mentor for the project is now a Muslim Bible Believer (MBB).
Our vision is to see vulnerable individuals and underserved communities provided with basic and sustainable healthcare services.
OB Philippines is dedicated to helping our poor kababayans with no access to quality healthcare by providing a diverse range of medical services. From mobile medical clinics, wheelchair distributions, and medical assistance to life-changing surgeries, OB Philippines has served elderlies, indigenous people, children, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) all over the country.
83 COMMUNITIES
15,265 INDIVIDUALS
19 BIBLE STUDIES
were
“Thank you so much to everyone who made it to our island! This means so much to us!” – Rodel Arimas
For Rodel, clear vision is essential for diving into the ocean to support his family. The 47-year-old father of four has struggled with blurred vision for three years, making reading difficult. He often borrows glasses or holds his reading material far away. With the nearest town an hour away by boat, buying glasses isn’t an option for him. Thankfully, during Operation Blessing’s Mobile Medical Clinic, Rodel received a free pair of reading glasses, vitamins, and a Bible. Now, he can read easily again, whether at sea or handling quick tasks
• Treated patients’ illnesses.
• Provided proper medication and taught proper aftercare.
• Provided maintenance medicines and helped patients save on purchasing medicines.
• Circumcised boys gained more confidence.
• Served dental care like tooth extraction, dental filling, and prophylaxis to patients who cannot afford dental services.
• Reading is made easier for patients with blurry eyesight.
• Patients started attending church and Bible studies.
Our vision is to see vulnerable individuals and underserved communities provided with basic and sustainable healthcare services.
OB Philippines understands that mobility is essential to dignity and quality of life, and we strive to remove the burdens that prevent our kababayans from accessing this basic necessity. Through generous donations, partnerships, and community outreaches, we ensure that wheelchairs reach those who may not otherwise be able to afford them.
The Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) all over the Philippines is requesting wheelchairs from OB all over the Philippines.
were given to persons with disabilities (PWDs) and lifetime medical conditions to assist with their mobility and to help improve their outlook in life.
“My wheelchair is very old and rusty. If it breaks on the road, it’ll put my life in danger. Thanks to Operation Blessing for giving me a brand-new wheelchair! My wife is also very happy for receiving a new wheelchair.” – Glicerio and Rosalinda
Glicerio, an electronics technician, and his wife Rosalinda, a polo survivor, have been blessed with brand-new wheelchairs thanks to the generous support of our partners! This couple, married for three years, raises their eight-year-old son. With their new wheelchairs, mobility becomes easier, and fears of breakdowns are gone. They can now also experience the simple joys like visiting their church with ease.
• Increased mobility and comfort to patients
• Ministered to patients through church partners
PROJECT VISION:
Our vision is to see vulnerable individuals and underserved communities provided with basic and sustainable healthcare services.
At the heart of OB Philippines’ work is a commitment to provide lasting relief for the patients we care for, easing the challenges and burdens of their medical conditions.
received free laboratory tests, medical supplies, and medical consultations with specialized doctors.
“I don’t know how I am able to stretch our budget…and more than that, how it keeps coming! God keeps providing, support keeps arriving, through wonderful people and organizations like you. Operation Blessing is truly a blessing! Thank you so much! Thank you, God.” – Cristina Castro
Cristina’s 5-year-old son, Jacob, was diagnosed with autism spectrum syndrome (ASD) and Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD), a rare condition causing protein imbalance in the body. Jacob requires a strict protein-free diet of only fruits and vegetables along with medication. Through the OB’s Medical Assist project, Jacob was assisted with a muchneeded EEG, threemonths’ worth of medication, and a significant supply of fruits and vegetables.
• Patients’ illnesses are properly diagnosed and treated.
• Maintenance medicines were provided, helping patients save on purchasing medications.
• Ministered to patients through church partners
Our vision is to see vulnerable individuals and underserved communities provided with basic and sustainable healthcare services.
At the heart of OB Philippines’ work is a commitment to provide lasting relief for the patients we care for, easing the challenges and burdens of their medical conditions.
provided surgical treatment with medical conditions such as cleft lip, cataracts, peritonsillar abscess, and clubfoot.
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treated using the ponseti method, in partnership with Tebow CURE Hospital.
“I enjoy myself now and no longer experience bullying. Instead of being bullied, people now tell me, congrats!” – Gliesa Joromo
Gliesa was born with clubfoot and spent years praying for surgery to fix her condition. During Operation Blessing’s Medical Brigade in Bukidnon, she attended an event and, to her surprise, was offered the chance for surgery. In 2023, Gliesa had her first surgery at the Tebow CURE Hospital. After a second surgery in 2024, she’s now recovering, doing physical theraphy, and feeling much better. Gliesa’s confidence has soared – she even participated in a beauty pageant in her province.
• Patients’ health had improved.
• Patient with peritonsillar abscess saved from possible death.
• Clubfoot patients’ foot deformation was corrected and can now walk straight.
• Patients’ confidence increased.
• Patients were able to go back to walk.
• The children patient’s school performance improved.
• Patients and their families started attending church.
Our vision is to see vulnerable children and youth empowered and thrive for a better life.
Access to quality education has been an ongoing problem in the Philippines, especially for poor families.
In 2024, Operation Blessing supported a total of 81 indigent students to be able to pursue higher education to give them access to a better future.
“I prayed hard to be part of this scholarship, and God answered my prayer. Without it, I might not be in school today.”
– Jarish Dolosa
Jarish Dolosa faced financial difficulties while trying to continue her college studies, as her parents were unable to work. She sold goods in her classroom and relied on a small weekly love gift from her pastor to get by. Everything changed when she became a scholar in Operation Blessing’s Back-toSchool Project, which also provided her with transportation money, and allowed her to focus on her dream of becoming a teacher.
• Augmented school needs
• Improved school performance
• More focus on studies
• Improved leadership skills
• Increased confidence
• Planted to church
Our vision is to see vulnerable children and youth empowered and thrive for a better life.
In 2024, 89 malnourished Aeta children in Castillejos, Zambales were served with daily nutritious meals and regular check-ups.
Operation Blessing and Orphan’s Promise, in partnership with Gintong Aral Community Development, handed over livelihood assistance to 19 families such as food cart business, food farming and souvenir making.
HOLIDAY OF HOPE AND CHEER
1, 665 CHILDREN
felt the spirit of Christmas through fun games, gift-giving, and party meals.
“Since the Bless-A-Child Project feeding program started, my children learned to eat vegetables. They also became healthier and don’t get sick as often as before.” – Bonna Flores
In Sitio Dam, Castillejos, Zambales, Bonna Flores, a 26-year-old mom, struggles to support her family through a small crafts business. Despite her efforts, financial struggles, especially on rainy days, left her children malnourished. Through Operation Blessing’s Bless-A-Child Project, Bonna’s children now receive healthy meals, medical check-ups, and school supplies, greatly improving their health and academic performance.
• Improved health
• Children’s illnesses treated
• Improved hygiene and sanitation
• Parent’s healthier cooking habits
• Children and their families felt joy and love on Christmas
• Parents trained in business management
• Improved teamwork
• Growing sales and business income
PROJECT VISION:
Our vision is to see vulnerable children and youth empowered and thrive for a better life.
A psychosocial aid program for children with cancer undergoing treatment, offering various activities such as Superbook film viewing, group dynamics, and counseling for their guardians. 30 cancer patient children staying in the House of Hope with their parents/ guardians
Provides education opportunities to children who are survivors of sex trafficking.
Support:
• Education Sponsorship for Child Survivors of Sex Trafficking
• Antitrafficking and Community Outreach
18 CHILDREN are provided with educational support.
20,086 INDIVIDUALS attended the child sexual abuse workshops.
2,978 CHILDREN attended antitrafficking and community outreach.
Provide a child sexual abuse workshop to children in the community and schools and train them to protect themselves from any forms of abuse.
Support:
• Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Outreaches (CSAP)
• “No Secrets” comic book in the House of Hope with their parents/ guardians
Operation Blessing, in collaboration with Orphan’s Promise and our trusted local partners, has officially turned over the Halfway House for Students from the Indigenous Community to the First Baptist Church of Papaya! Located in Sitio Sibug, General Tinio, Nueva Ecija, this safe haven provides a temporary home for indigenous students, allowing them to stay for the week so they don’t have to endure the 6-hour walk up and down the mountain every day. Then on weekends, they can return home to Sitio Mapedya, still in the mountains, to be with their families.
This halfway house is more than just a place to rest—it’s a chance for these students to focus on their studies and dream of a brighter future. Operation Blessing prays that they will work hard, finish their education, and open doors to bigger opportunities that can truly transform their lives.
The halfway house was turned over last November 26, 2024.
Provides temporary care for orphaned, abandoned, or abused children, with the goal of placing them into families or supporting adoption.
Support:
• Temporary shelter
• Food
• Clothing
• Educational support
• Health services
1. GV PRODUCTIONS – ₱1,500,000 This donation was allocated to the Medical Brigade in Ilocos Norte and the General Fund. The Medical Brigade in Ilocos Norte provided essential healthcare services to underserved communities, ensuring that individuals received proper medical attention. Additionally, part of the donation supported disaster relief efforts for areas affected by Typhoon Aghon, Typhoon Carina, and Typhoon Enteng. This aid helped affected families by providing emergency assistance, food, and other necessary supplies to aid their recovery.
2. POWERVISION EAP – ₱1,000,000 Allocated to the General Fund, this donation supported the overall operations of humanitarian initiatives. The funding allowed for the continuous implementation of programs that benefit marginalized communities, ensuring sustainable assistance for those in need.
3. FAR EAST BROADCASTING COMPANY (FEBC) – ₱567,847
This contribution was used to support both the General Fund and Disaster Response efforts. The donation enabled rapid relief operations, providing food, clean water, and medical care to communities affected by disasters. The generosity of FEBC helped alleviate the suffering of many families in times of great
4. SAFECON INDUSTRIES, INC. – ₱533,020 The donation was allocated to disaster response initiatives, particularly aiding families affected by the Davao Flooding. Additionally, a portion of the funds supported the House of Hope, a program dedicated to providing medical assistance and care for pediatric cancer patients. This contribution helped ensure that disaster survivors and children battling serious illnesses received essential
5. ALL INCLUSIVE SALES, INC. – ₱500,000 This donation was dedicated entirely to Disaster Response initiatives. The funds enabled relief operations, allowing affected families to receive emergency aid, essential supplies, and immediate assistance following calamities.
6. WORTH PROPERTIES, INC. – ₱500,000 Specifically allocated for disaster relief efforts in Davao, this contribution supported emergency response activities, including the distribution of food packs, hygiene kits, and other essential aid for flood-affected families.
ASALUS
AND ABOITIZ POWER – Sponsorship of a One-Day Medical Mission Through their Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, these organizations individually hosted one-day mobile clinics in different locations. Asalus Corporation (Intellicare) facilitated a medical mission in Tondo, Manila, Rotary Club of Antipolo organized one in Antipolo City, and Aboitiz Power hosted a mobile clinic in Calauan, Laguna. These medical missions provided free healthcare services, including medical consultations, laboratory tests, and essential medicines, to underserved communities, ensuring that hundreds of individuals received proper medical attention.
8. HAIER PHILIPPINES – ₱50,000 This donation was raised through the proceeds of Haier Run: For Future Possibilities, a charity fun run dedicated to supporting children’s welfare. The funds were allocated to the Children’s Program, providing educational assistance, nutrition support, and healthcare services for underprivileged children. Through this initiative, Haier Philippines helped create better opportunities for children in need, empowering them with the resources for a brighter future.
9. Additionally, a total of 5 INDIVIDUAL DONORS contributed a combined amount of ₱3,825,000 towards various initiatives, including disaster relief, livelihood support, and medical missions. Their generosity ensured that aid reached communities in need, helping sustain vital humanitarian programs.
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of February 28, 2025
