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Republic Act No. 10627 The Anti-Bullying Act of 2013
Republic Act No. 10627 The Anti-Bullying Act of 2013
The growing number of bullying cases is already a cause for alarm. ...
10627 or also known as the Anti Bullying Act of 2013 addresses this
concern among parents, teachers and even students who are considered
victims of bullying. The anti-bullying act ensures that these cases will no
longer fall on deaf ears.
With the pervasiveness of bullying at schools, more and more parents are
concerned about their children’s safety since teachers are not always
present to keep an eye on students. Children are not safe from harm
against bullies especially when they are outside of the school’s premise.
The growing number of bullying cases is already a cause for alarm. The
Republic Act No. 10627 or also known as the Anti Bullying Act of 2013
addresses this concern among parents, teachers and even students who
are considered victims of bullying. The anti-bullying act ensures that these
cases will no longer fall on deaf ears.
What is bullying?
Bullying refers to any repeated or severe use by one or more students of a
verbal, electronic or written expression, or a physical gesture or act that
can bring physical or emotional harm to the victim. Bullying is also
perceived as creating an unfriendly environment for the other student that
can cause disruption in the education process.
c. Any accusation that can make the victim emotionally distressed such as
profanity, foul language, negative comments or derogatory remarks on the
victim’s appearance, body and clothes; and