"Yeah, mag-e-extend ako. I will finish the six months."Baron Geisler said this with conviction when PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) asked about current showbiz talk that he has decided to stay longer in a rehabilitation facility.
The 28-year-old actor submitted himself to a 90-day rehabilitation program last January in response to the demand of the Professional Artists Managers Inc. (PAMI).
The order was given after his former Noah co-star Cherry Pie Picache filed a harassment complaint against him.
PEP visited Baron at the Penuel House in San Juan City yesterday, May 3, for this exclusive interview.
The three-month rehabilitation period that Baron subjected himself to ended last month.
However, the former child actor said he has decided that the time he has spent in rehab has not been enough for him to learn what he needs to learn.
"You know, kulang pa ang three months. So, I decided to stay longer," said Baron.
REHABILITATION METHODS. Penuel House actually functions like a retreat house for men.
It uses biblical principles to help its "students" deal with their addictions.
This type of teaching was evident when PEP visited the facility.
Penuel House director Tony dela Paz told PEP, "We believe that addiction—be it alcohol or drugs or gambling—is just a symptom of a deeper problem.
"Naniniwala kami na lahat ng tao ay may void sa puso and ang puwede lang magpuno noon ay si Jesus Christ."
The residential program of Penuel House in fact lasts around six months. Baron is on his fourth month now.
TYPICAL DAY INSIDE. According to Baron, during his three-month stay in the facility he has become more disciplined.
This is engineered by the facility's strict daily program.
"Lahat de oras," he related.
"I wake up at 6:30 a.m.
"At 7 a.m., we're having breakfast already.
"After that, we have quiet time at 8 to 9 in the morning. That's where we get to meditate and read the God's word, the Bible.
