Before the Inner Conditioning Workshop (ICW), the youth of New Lucena thought “disconnection” meant weak Wi-Fi. But after just a few days of being unplugged from their phones, processed food, and panic—and plugged into silence, history, and heart—their world (and worldview) changed forever.

At their weekly Kamustahan, our bright young leaders didn’t just share insights—they served real talk with a side of enlightenment and lots of laughter. Here’s what they learned, what they lived, and why they’re not the same as they were before.

Rod: History Buff & Board Exam Warrior

“ICW helped me become more self-aware. I understood our Philippine history—even the parts not written—and I learned the value of mutual respect.”

Rod came to ICW after passing the board exams, gearing up for his first onboard assignment as a full-fledged engineer. What started as mental prep became soul prep too. His journey reminded us: you can’t step into the future with power if you haven’t made peace with the past. No more cramming—just calm, clarity, and a compass pointing true.

Tin2: God First, Alarm Clock Second

“I learned to prioritize God, manage my time better, and develop self-discipline.”

She struggled at first (read: withdrawal from social media), but eventually found that prayer and planning beat panicking and procrastinating. Tin2 now treats each day like it has purpose—not just push notifications.

Queenie: Less Phone, More Peace

“When I disconnected from my phone, I felt lighter. I started eating healthier and became mindful—even of vetsin in my food!”

Queenie proves that putting down your phone can help you pick up better habits. She’s now Team Anti-Vetsin and pro-balance.

New Lucena’s official poster girl for calm, clean, and conscious living.

Ahye: Self-Discipline in Style

“Self-discipline is not about restricting yourself—it’s about respecting yourself.”

Quiet but consistent, Ahye mastered the art of doing what needs to be done, even when you don’t feel like it. Bonus: she now folds laundry before being told.

Rosenel: From Nature to Nurture

“I appreciated how peaceful it was at CBE. Now, I’m more sensitive to noise at home—and I treasure quiet moments.”

Rosenel’s new hobby? Listening to silence. With fewer gadgets and more grounding, she found her inner volume button—and lowered it.

Renheart: Friendship, Farming & Faith

“Lidsay and her mom’s story inspired me to apply what I learned. That’s why I started planting.”

Renheart isn’t just planting seeds—she’s planting hope. Inspired by real-life resilience, she’s proof that the best takeaways from ICW grow slowly but deeply.

Caloy: Multilingual & More Respectful

“I enjoyed learning new languages—and I noticed people became more respectful of one another.”

Caloy now speaks three dialects, five affirmations, and fluent empathy. A living example that language can bridge more than cultures—it can bridge hearts.

Jed: History, Healing & Leadership

“Understanding our history helped me lead better. It lightened the burdens I carried as a council leader.”

Jed carried a lot—but left CBE with less weight and more wisdom. He learned that leadership isn’t just responsibility—it’s reflection.

Final Reflection: From Seatmates to Soulmates

The youth of New Lucena didn’t just survive the ICW—they thrived.

They ate vegetables without complaint, survived a week without selfies, and somehow came out more grounded, more self-aware, and definitely more IPAT-SIAD-ready.

Because what’s IPAT-SIAD really about?
Integrity, participation, transformation.

And what better way to start than with young people who’ve learned to listen before leading, reflect before reacting, and connect beyond the screen?

“You don’t need a signal to find your direction.

Sometimes, the strongest connection starts when the Wi-Fi goes off.”

With hearts full, phones silent, and dreams recharged, this youth isn’t just planning barangay projects—they’re planning better lives.