PRAISES FOR THE cleanLIFE PROGRAM
During the cleanLIFE program, the different stakeholders, participants and their family members shared their feedback and testimonials with the cleanLIFE trainers and specialists in the form of written and video testimony. Some of these are shared below (permitted with signed waivers).
TESTIMONIALS OF THE PARTICIPANTS
“I thank you all for healing me. Because of Master Del Pe and you all <cleanLIFE team>, I have changed a lot in my life. I learnt a lot of good things for my future well-being and that of my family. Jesus Christ will pay you back. God bless you all. Thank you very much.”
- R.C.T. Jr, cleanLIFE surrenderee
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“Before the cleanLIFE program I had a bad temper, I was lazy and paranoid. With help from the cleanLIFE Program, I quit shabu. I feel that my body doesn’t even like cigarettes anymore. My Heart was made of stone but now it became soft. I even had body-pain before but now my legs are stronger, unlike before when I stood up for even 5 minutes I had to sit down. This program has helped me a lot and I can see a big transformation in myself.”
- W.W, cleanLIFE surrenderee
“The effect of shabu on my mind was that I got easily confused, restless and disoriented. Through the efforts of the cleanLIFE Program, I quit using shabu. When I came to stay here <at the rehabilitation center>, I stopped. I didn’t even think of taking shabu or drinking alcohol. The lesson that Master Del Pe taught me was to think of the future.”
- R.K., cleanLIFE surrenderee
“My children now accept me as a part of the family because before they were scared of me. Now they accept me as a father and a husband. I am so thankful that I am here because my mind is free, and even them – their minds are free of me as a problem.
- J.P., cleanLIFE surrenderee
TESTIMONIALS OF THE FAMILY MEMBERS OF PARTICIPANTS
“Before <the cleanLIFE program>, he would be confused and would forget to visit his family. He was angry and irritable. He was also lazy, would sleep a lot and not look for a job. Now he remembers to visit his family and helps out at home. He prays and even tells me to pray. In the past, I would cry a lot because he would blame me for his situation. Now I shed tears of joy because he has changed so much.”
- R.S.’s Mother, Family member of cleanLIFE Participant
“Before <the cleanLIFE program>, he would physically abuse his sister and me. He would get easily hurt and was also very sensitive. He would talk disrespectfully to us and not have his meals with us. Now he is more respectful and eats with us. He has also joined the church program and his appearance is better.”
- A.D.L.’s Mother, Family member of cleanLIFE Participant
“Before <the cleanLIFE program>, he was angry and would talk back. He was always drunk and not prayerful. Now he is calmer and even washes his own clothes and cooks. I also see him praying.”
- L.T.’s Mother, Family member of cleanLIFE Participant
“Before <the cleanLIFE program>, he was lazy and slept a lot. Now he comes to see his kids, help with them and takes care of them. Before he didn’t listen to me, but now he does. I can see that his face is looking better. He has also gained some weight.”
- A.C.’s Mother, Family member of cleanLIFE Participant
TESTIMONIALS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OFFICIALS
“The cleanLIFE training has been so impressive because our target of rehabilitation was over a 6-month period, but we were able to do it in one-and-a-half months! I am a witness; because every-time there was a healing activity I joined it… and I enjoyed it.”
- Mayor Abraham Akilit, Bauko, Mountain Province
“I really observed that the people who underwent this program have really changed, and not only their behavior, but also their day-to-day activities - not only in their hygiene, but in how they will talk and show respect to people they encounter. We really recommend that the cleanLIFE Project will cater again for the next batch.”
- Luis Dangatan, Chief of Police, Bauko, Mountain Province
<The surrenderees> come to say thank you to us, so maybe that giving of gratitude means a lot to them. The cleanLIFE Program has really transformed not only the physical condition of the surrenderees, but it has been a holistic transformation of these <rehabilitation> 'scholars.' We need the cleanLIFE Program because we are only doing integrated activities, but the cleanLIFE Program is the real meat of this rehabilitation program. I believe and I see that it is needed by the drug surrenderees."
- Marichu Kuminga, Head of Municipal DSWD
We are thankful to the MDP Foundation for the collaboration with the LGU. Since without them, the realization of this community-based program for the 'scholars' may have been a failure for us. At first I observed that there were some negative reactions from the <surrenderees>. As time went by, I could see that they enjoyed the <cleanLIFE> activities. I can see that there is a very big transformation as observed <in their> physical and inner behavioral modification.
- Ruby Docaw, Staff LGU Bauko
Unlike the <programs conducted by > other agencies, where attendance is not complete, the attendance is almost 100% for cleanLIFE sessions. <Surrenderees> are very focused and attentive during the exercise and meditation. When Master Del Pe is there to guide and conduct the activities, I saw the presence and alertness of the surrenderees. The exercises are not just exercises, but this is how <they> release tensions and worries. <Their> focus is there because he mixes the karate, meditation and healing that he researched in other countries so that he can render <his special techniques> to our countrymen."
- Leonard Lantiwan, Municipal Nurse and Facilitator