In the Philippines, September is widely remembered for the infamous declaration of Martial Law that ushered a dark period in the history of this nation. Yet hardly does anyone know that September is observed globally as the World Leukemia Awareness … Continued
Filipinos are known to be such happy people and we often laugh about our woes and troubles. However, this may not be the healthiest way of dealing with grief. If you haven’t watched the movie Inside Out, they pretty much … Continued
The 2015 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) showcased two orange supercars – a Jaguar F-Type and a Lexus RCF at the lobby entrance of the World Trade Center. The showcase was to show support for Epcalm Adult Leukemia Foundation … Continued
Air pollution, ‘environmental toxicity’, unhealthy lifestyle blamed for increasing incidence of disease LEUKEMIA has been a most neglected disease in our country, not only from the end of government but also from the general citizenry, according to Dr. Erlyn … Continued
From: Alicia Litao (almarie_libra@yahoo.com) Sent: Sat 8/23/14 3:03 AM To: Information (info@epcalm.org) Dear Ma’am Pam, Kamusta na po kayo at ang epcalm? Still recuperating from the loss of our beloved one King Arthur L. San Jose. He’s gone … Continued
EPCALM Family Huddles: The EPCALM Adult Leukemia Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. holds regular family huddles for its patients, patient families, volunteers and staff to gather, fellowship, uplift and pray for each other. Family huddles are conducted at … Continued
EPCALM presented a series of benefit events in May, 2014 dubbed: DGTE Bound – The Journey to Wholeness. This is a three day event that is meant to reach out not only to Dumaguete and Negros residents but to neighboring … Continued
Concert King Martin Nievera is a believer that music is a tool for healing as he headlines a fundraising concert on May 9 for patients of leukaemia. Titled Grace for Life: Healing through Music, the concert will be held at … Continued
The founders and organizers of EPCALM which started at the St Lukes Medical Center in Quezon City but with origins in Dumaguete, took the opportunity during the Christmas break to plant its seeds in Negros Oriental thankfully with the eager … Continued
The EPCALM Adult Leukemia Foundation of the Phlippines is extending its Christmas Martin Nievera album and greeting cards to help leukemia patients in the Phlippines. EPCALM founding chairman Dr. Erlyn C. Demerre said EPCALM, has joined the bandwagon of early … Continued
A few years ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Patch Adams, an American physician, social activist and author. I learned an important lesson in medicine from him. During our conversation, I asked him, “What is being a … Continued
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 may mga mabubuting tao sa mundo. Dra. Demerre is Nanay’s cardiologist. Si Dra. Demerre ang … Continued