I, John Paul, first arrived at Subic Bay Children’s Home in 2004 and stayed there for four years. During that time, I never witnessed any form of abuse. Yes, there was discipline, but it was always carried out in accordance with biblical principles.
The children were well provided for—receiving breakfast, snacks, lunch, and dinner daily, along with special Friday Family Nights where we could request food like pizza and enjoy movies together as a family.
The mission of the Children’s Home has always been to help, shelter, and love street children and abandoned children, raising them to be God-fearing and responsible individuals.
Many former residents have since graduated and gone on to become pastors, missionaries, teachers, social workers, agriculturists, and professionals both in the Philippines and abroad, myself included.
Education at the Children’s Home followed the Accelerated Christian Education program, enabling many children to advance academically at a young age. Kuya Odek, one of the key father figures, cared deeply for the children, often using his own resources to meet their needs. The children also received regular medical, dental, and physical care, including daily vitamins to support their health. Those requiring special medical attention, like Mikko, were fully supported by the Home.
Despite all these positive contributions, a single baseless accusation led to a sudden raid where the children were taken without due process. This action deprived children—who had been living safe, healthy, and meaningful lives—of everything they had. These children have hearts and emotions, and such an unwarranted raid has caused them severe mental and emotional trauma. Raffy Tulfo in ActionRaffy Tulfo DSWD NCR Olongapo City Police do better.
I respectfully ask that the good work of the Subic Bay Children’s Home be recognized, and that the rights and well-being of the children be given the utmost priority in any future actions.