By Nirva Delacruz MANILA – Every year, our dear homeless look forward to the Arnold Janssen Kalinga Center (AJKC) anniversary celebration. This year was no different, all because of a spirit of gratitude among our beneficiaries, volunteers, and staff. On July 16, the actual anniversary of AJKC, the AJKC residents, the Arnold Janssen Kalinga Foundation […]
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By Nirva Delacruz “We work hard; we play hard.” It’s the mantra of the driven but also of those who practically pour out, not just their energy, but their heart and soul into the service of others. This thinking inspired the Arnold Janssen Kalinga staff outing on April 10 – 13 in San Jose, Occidental
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By Teresita Castillo It has been nine years! Nine years of an exciting journey since the doors of the Arnold Janssen Kalinga Center first opened on July 16, 2015… Born of a desire to be of service to the neglected, abandoned, and forgotten, KALINGA has, indeed served as a beacon of hope, especially to those
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By Venice Narisma “Sir Vinz, this is Polangui, Albay, the place where I was born and where I felt the love of my relatives. But this is also the place where I experienced my worst nightmares. A lot has changed…” Melvin, who spent 31 years living on the streets, went on to describe how what
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By Br. Junmar Cris Caputolan A study conducted by an institution heightened worries about the psychological health of the Filipino youth. The youth of today are experiencing struggles with high levels of anxiety and recurring depressive states. A deeper understanding of this phenomenon is a study that needs to be endeavored by the academe. It suffices
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