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 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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By Venice Narisma Thin, lethargic, and evidently suffering from a medical condition. This is how I would describe Randy when I first invited him to join KALINGA Formation Program’s batch 5. I was quick to note, however, that he remained optimistic about his recovery even while he loitered around the Lawton area in Manila, homeless
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By Nirva’ana Delacruz After first meeting 44-year old Aly Almerol, it won’t be long before you notice how concerned he is that you’re well-fed and taken care of. The effort to personally feed you is almost motherly. Despite the grueling shift of cooking 1,000 meals a day, Aly, as one of the Arnold Janssen (AJ)
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