Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar (Rep. Villar’s office) Senate hopeful Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar is calling for improved mental health access and therapist services not only in schools but also in...
Amid the recent cases of bullying, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to fully implement Republic Act (RA) No. 11476, also known as the "GMRC and Value Education Act". Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian expresses alarm over the increasing incidence of bullying among...
As part of its intensified efforts to foster a safe learning environment amid rising concerns over student well-being nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) has urged students to “break their silence” and report incidents of bullying in schools. (Photo from Unsplash) “Kung ikaw...
Alarmed by recent bullying incidents, a group of teachers on Tuesday, April 8, called for the implementation of stronger mental health programs in schools. (Photo from Unsplash) “We need urgent and systemic support for our learners,” said Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) National Chairperson...
Mayor Abby Binay Makati City Mayor and senatorial bet Abby Binay said on Monday, April 7, that resorting to excessive security measures are not necessary and would do more harm than good amid the rise of student-related violence in Metro Manila. Binay made the statement in response to viral videos...
(MANILA BULLETIN) Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Makati City Mayor Abby Binay has asked parents and guardians to take on a more active role on the issue of possible bullying among their children in school. “I urge...
A disturbing video showing a girl being attacked by classmates in a classroom has spread online, prompting the Department of Education (DepEd) to "actively" address the incident, which reportedly occurred at Bagong Silangan High School in Quezon City. A screenshot of the viral video making the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has been commended for issuing new guidelines to promote mental well-being in schools, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a supportive and healthy learning environment for students and teachers. (Photo from Pixabay) The Second Congressional Commission on...
To promote a safer learning environment for students nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced it is reinforcing its anti-bullying policies following the recording of 522 bullying cases in schools from 2022 to 2025. (Photo from Pixabay) In a statement issued on March 4, DepEd...
To effectively address bullying and promote a safer learning environment for students nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Feb. 6, announced that the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Bullying Act are currently under review. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara /...
(Unsplash) A measure designating the month of September each year as "National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month" has been unanimously approved by the House of Representatives. Gaining 222 affirmative votes during plenary session...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has been urged to address the absence of anti-bullying policies in over 10,000 schools nationwide to ensure the provision of safe and secure learning environments. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) The status of anti-bullying policies in DepEd schools was...
