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Martin Supports EPCALM
A few years ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Patch Adams, an American physician, social activist and author. I learned an...

Boy Abunda
Nov 9, 2013


Martin Nievera, nagkaroon ng pagkakataong makatulong sa leukemia patients
I AM truly blessed to have crossed paths with Dra. Erlyn Demerre and to have been touched by her kindness. Siya ay isang palatandaan na...

Boy Abunda
Nov 8, 2013


EPCALM patients included in Ellinwood Daily Prayer Guide
With the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between EPCALM and Ellinwood Malate Church (EMC), patients of EPCALM are now...

EPCALM
Sep 24, 2013


Martin Nievera’s Christmas CD Out Soon
The EPCALM Adult Leukemia Foundation of the Philippines has recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with PolyEast Records to...

EPCALM
Sep 24, 2013


Kit Dechavez - A Wife’s Cry For Help
Michelle Ann Fernandez-Dechavez, writes a plea to the kind-hearted. See her letter below: “… (When) I found out (that) my husband Kitz had leukemia last November 2012, my whole world crumbled. I was 4 months pregnant with a sick husband whom I am married to for only a year. I had to be strong for the both of them, and I did. Despite the financial burden, the help of friends and family saw us through four chemotherapy sessions. I gave birth to our son last April and thought t

Pamela Galvez
Aug 31, 2013


Patient Prayer Requests – August 2013
TARHATA ENRILE 34 yrs. old, single mother, OFW in Japan as a teacher for the past 10 years; Diagnosed with AML in 2012, presently...

EPCALM
Aug 10, 2013


Bayanihan Celebrations: Through the Eyes of Dance
The Fernando C. Amorsolo Arts Foundation is sponsoring an afternoon event of the Bayanihan Dance Company’s presentation entitled...

EPCALM
Aug 1, 2013


Laguna Prayer Cells Formed
Through prayer, we have the "power to move mountains”. As such, Pastora Norma Manuel, EPCALM Trustee and Outreach Ministry co-chair sent...

EPCALM
May 24, 2013


"Jezreel – God Will Sow”
“God will sow” as defined by gotquestion.org is the meaning of Jezreel. Jezreel, as further defined in gotquestion.org: “….was a city in the plain or valley of Esdraelon. It was also called the Valley of Jezreel. The Valley of Jezreel is a beautiful and broad valley or plain, stretching from west to east from Mount Carmel and the sea to the Jordan, which it reaches through two arms, between the mountains of Gilboa, Little Hermon, and Tabor; and from south to north from the

EPCALM
May 18, 2013


Martin Nievera Sings For Grief
Singer, songwriter and actor Martin Nievera, the reknown concert king of the Philippines has confirmed his commitment to sing a few songs...

EPCALM
May 1, 2013


Understanding Grief: The Healing Journey (A Grief Management Conference)
The EPCALM Adult Leukemia Foundation of the Philippines, which aims to provide personalized, practical and family-oriented support for...

EPCALM
May 1, 2013


Helping Filipinos Understand Grief
The EPCALM Adult Leukemia Foundation of the Philippines, in cooperation with St. Luke’s Medical Center-Global City and the Philippine...

EPCALM
Apr 24, 2013


EPCALM For Rovil – Garage Sale For A Cause
“….One Man’s Junk is another Man’s Treasure….” This will be the motto for the latest event that EPCALM will be implementing in...

EPCALM
Apr 1, 2013


The Meaning of Holy Week
EPCALM Spiritual Ministry Director Mitch Duran shares his Holy Week Reflection about the Meaning of Holy Week during the regular EPCALM...

Mitchell Duran
Apr 1, 2013


Help Save Our Dad - Rommel!
Help Save Our Dad! is the battle cry of Rommel Mauricio’s family – Wife Annie (36); and children; Mhelannie (13); Riza Angela (11); and Princess Anne (8), as they journey with their father, Rommel, 35, who was recently diagnosed with Leukemia last 2012. Rommel who is currently unemployed, is from San Simon, San Nicolas, Pampanga. Prior to diagnosis, Rommel was experiencing on and off fever and general body malaise. Upon check-up in the local hospital, the doctor initially

EPCALM
Mar 9, 2013


EPCALM Supports “Run Against Cancer”
RUN AGAINST CANCER is a charity run for indigent cancer patients under the auspices of Corridor of Hope, Inc., the official cancer...

EPCALM
Mar 1, 2013


EPCALM does a piñata to Leukemia
Breaking the Pot or Piñata, is a native Filipino game wherein an earthen pot full of goodies is made to hang by a rope or string from...

EPCALM
Feb 9, 2013


A Call to Faith In Action
This is an urgent call for your prayers and FAITH in ACTION for all those with a heart to help our sick brothers and sisters in Christ....

EPCALM
Feb 8, 2013


Baroque and Romantic Piano Classics: A Healing Journey
The Medical City Cancer Institute would like to invite everyone to a Baroque and Romantic Piano Classics: A Healing Journey, with Dr....

EPCALM
Feb 1, 2013


Flight Delayed for Paulo
Flight Delayed. Flight delayed: a term often found at the airports, caused by various reasons, i.e. unavailable aircraft, increased airport traffic, poor weather conditions, etc. Flight delays most often cause inconvenience on the part of the passengers due to missed plans and schedules, whether business-related or personal. Paulo found his “life flight” being delayed by a discovery at the hospital. Paulo Luces, 28 year old engineer, was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myelogeno

Lukas Nelson
Jan 22, 2013


Leukemia Touches FEU NSTP Students
The latest linkage that EPCALM has established is with the Far Eastern University (FEU) National Service Training Program (NSTP). The...

EPCALM
Jan 20, 2013


Molding the Youth of Today
The youth of today is a different breed. Gone are the toy trucks made out of tin cans, kayukok (visayan), takyan (similar to sipa), and...

EPCALM
Jan 20, 2013


Rene’s Hope Springs Eternal
Rene Macalalad’s hope rests on God. He thanks and praises Him for his new trial, because now, Rene finds reason and purpose in Life: to help other Leukemia patients who are suffering the same fate, by giving strength and encouragement; and to fellow farmers (Rene being an agriculturist) to provide awareness on the dangers of using chemicals (i.e. fertilizers) on fruits and vegetables. Rene, 25 years old, is one of the latest patients that has approached EPCALM for assistance

EPCALM
Jan 20, 2013


Embracing My Fears
Emma Magsino, EPCALM Executive Director, writes about her visit with Arlene Bismanos, Leukemia Patient. “… I shy away from visiting sick...

Emma Magsino
Jan 19, 2013
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