This document discusses myths and facts related to child protection policy and anti-bullying laws in the Philippines. It addresses several myths, such as the idea that child protection policies have no legal basis or that psychological abuse cannot include threats of reduced grades. The facts provided counter these myths by explaining that laws like the Family Code and PD 603 give schools authority over students, and that threats can constitute psychological abuse. It also provides clarification on which government bodies and laws, such as RA 7610, are responsible for handling abuse cases and complaints.
2. MYTHS: Child Protection Policy has
no legal basis
FACTS: The Family Code of the
Philippines and PD 603 empower the
school, administrator and teachers to
exercise SPECIAL PARENTAL
AUTHORITY
3. MYTHS: The coverage of Deped
Order No. 40 s. 2012 is limited only to
Children and school Personnel.
FACTS: Child Abuse refers to
maltreatment of a child whether
habitual or not
4. MYTHS: Psychological buse does not
include the threat of deduction of
grade as form of punishment.
FACTS: Complaints of child Abuse
shall not be brought for amicable
settlement before the Barangay.
5. MYTHS: The School Personnel should
settle and investigate child abuse
cases in the school without proper
authorization
FACTS: RA 7610 is the Special
Protection Against Abuse,
Exploitation and Discrimination Act
6. MYTHS: If the person complained of
is a non-teaching personnel the
SCHOOL HEAD shall investigate
FACTS: Positive discipline is based on
the fundamental principle that
children are full human beings with
basic human rights.
7. MYTHS: CPC or Child Protection
Committee compose of 5 members.
FACTS: School Head should conduct
disciplinary proceedings in cases of
offenses committed by pupils,
students or learners
8. .
FACTS: In all cases involving child
abuse, violence ,exploitation,
discrimination, bullying and other
acts of abuse, the CPC shall
accomplish Intake Sheet (Annex B)
