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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


New Year, New Hope
Indeed, through your gracious kindness and generosity, God’s love was felt by our leukemia patients and their families. The past year saw...

EPCALM
Dec 24, 2012


Christmas Cards For A Cause 2012
In this season of love and giving, may we remember our less fortunate “kababayans” who are afflicted with leukemia. EPCALM offers you an...

EPCALM
Nov 24, 2012


2012 EPCALM Christmas Cards Are Here!
Good News! The 2012 edition of the EPCALM Christmas Cards is now available for order! Call (+632) 8727-5012 (landline); (+63)...

EPCALM
Nov 24, 2012


EPCALM formalizes partnership with Ellinwood Malate Church
Ellinwood Malate Church (EMC) is now officially a partner of EPCALM. The partnership was formalized with the signing of a Memorandum of...

EPCALM
Nov 14, 2012


Rovil Villas – Nipped in the Bud
Just when Rovil was ready and prepared to face life in full bloom, her career has been nipped in the bud by Leukemia. Let us journey with Rovil as she battles with this dreaded disease, and pray for her eventual recovery. Read below Rovil’s write-up: “….I’m Rovil Villas, 22 years old. I just passed the nursing licensure exam last year. While waiting for the result, I worked as a call center agent. It was May 2012 when I was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Rovil Villas
Nov 11, 2012


All Stars Aligned this Christmas!
A benefit concert entitled: “ALL STARS ALIGNED this Christmas” will be held this November 29, 2012 at 8 PM, at the Metro Concert Bar in...

EPCALM
Nov 1, 2012


EPCALM Holds Monthly Prayer Cell
With the objective of sustaining spiritual renewal and growth, EPCALM has been holding a Prayer Cell every month, the main focus of which...

EPCALM
Sep 24, 2012


EPCALM Joins “Miracles 105”
Koinonia Fellowship at Ellinwood “…..It was a beautiful, poignant experience!….” “….This was a living testament that miracles do happen...

Mitchell Duran
Sep 24, 2012


Full Circle
“FULL CIRCLE”….this is a phrase that kept ringing in my ear the other day …just when I knew I was awake but my body wanted to still curl...

Marie Beth Lorenzo
Sep 16, 2012
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