Healing takes many forms. Beyond medicines, medical procedures, and clinical care, creative expression can offer moments of comfort, joy, and renewed hope to people facing the challenges of illness. Recognizing the value of holistic care, the EPCALM Foundation partnered with the Fernando C. Amorsolo Art Foundation, Inc. (FCAAFI) to conduct an Acrylic Painting for Beginners Workshop on 10 October 2026 at The EPCALM House in New Manila, Quezon City. Designed for EPCALM-serviced patients, the...

Evangelyn G. Nery: Hoping for more accessible cancer care closer to home. Patient Stories Series (No. 53) Evangelyn G. Nery has been living with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) since her diagnosis on 11 August 2015. She continues to undergo oral chemotherapy and requires regular laboratory tests and medical monitoring—essential components of managing her condition but also a significant financial burden. For Evangelyn, now at 44, the challenges of leukemia extend beyond treatment itself....

Christopher G. Biñas was a husband, father, provider, and hardworking Filipino who spent much of his life building a better future for his family. When he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on 9 May 2026, he and his family faced yet another difficult chapter. Yet Christopher's journey also showed the strength that can be found in family, faith, and the determination to keep going. His wife and children remained by his side, supporting him through the challenges of...