SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 18
What is Bullying?
Bullying is the use of force, threat,
or coercion to abuse, intimidate, or aggressively dominate
others. The behavior is often repeated and habitual. One
essential prerequisite is
the perception, by the bully or by others, of an imbalance
of social or physical power, which distinguishes bullying
from conflict. Behaviors
used to assert such domination can include
verbal harassment orthreat, physical assault or
coercion, and such acts may be directed repeatedly
towards particular targets.
TYPES OF BULLYING :
1.) Physical bullying
- includes hitting, kicking, tripping,
pinching and pushing or damaging
property.
2.) Verbal bullying
- includes name calling, insults, teasing,
intimidation, homophobic or racist remarks, or
verbal abuse.
3.) Social/Covert bullying
- This sort of bullying is often harder to
recognize and can be carried out
behind the bullied person's back. It is
designed to harm someone's social
reputation and/or cause humiliation.
Covert bullying includes:
- lying and spreading rumours
-negative facial or physical
gestures, menacing or
contemptuous looks
-playing nasty jokes to
embarrass and humiliate
- mimicking unkindly
-encouraging others to socially
exclude someone
-damaging someone's social
reputation or social acceptance.
4.) Cyber Bullying
- is a type of bullying that takes place using
electronic technology. Electronic technology
includes devices and equipment such as
cell phones, computers, and tablets as well
as communication tools including social
media sites, text messages, chat, and
websites.
CAUSES OF BULLYING:
 Want to get noticed
They like having power over there
peers
 They have problems at home
 Think it's cool and funny
 Aggressive personality
 Lack of adult supervision
 Jealousy
 Revenge
 Take their feelings out on others
EFFECTS OF BULLYING:
⚫Low self-confidence
⚫Depression
⚫Suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts
⚫Abnormal fears and worries
⚫Sleep disorders
⚫Nervous habits
⚫Frequent crying
⚫Bed-wetting
⚫Poor appetite or digestive problems
⚫School problems
⚫Rage
“ANTI-BULLYING
ACT of 2013”
SECTION 1. Short Title – this act shall be
known as the “Anti-Bullying Act of
2013.”
SECTION 2. Acts of Bullying – for purposes of
this act, “bullying” shall refer to any severe or
repeated use of a written, verbal, physical act
and etc.
SECTION 3. Adoption of Anti Bullying
Policies - All elementary and secondary
schools are hereby directed to adopt
policies to address the existence of
bullying in their respective institutions.
Such policies shall be regularly updated
and, at a minimum, shall include
provisions.
SEC. 4. Mechanisms to Address Bullying. –
The school principal or any person who holds a
comparable role shall be responsible for the
implementation and oversight of policies intended to
address bullying.
If it is determined that bullying or retaliation has
occurred, the school principal or the designated
school officer or person shall:
(a)Notify the law enforcement agency if the school
principal or designee believes that criminal charges
under the Revised Penal Code may be pursued
against the perpetrator;
(b)Take appropriate disciplinary administrative
action;
(c)Notify the parents or guardians of the
perpetrator; and
(d)Notify the parents or guardians of the victim
regarding the action taken to prevent any further
acts of bullying or retaliation.
SEC. 5. Reporting Requirement. – All schools
shall inform their respective schools division
superintendents in writing about the anti-bullying
policies formulated within six (6) months from the
effectivity of this Act. Such notification shall
likewise be an administrative requirement prior to
the operation of new schools.
SECTION 6. Sanction for Noncompliance. – In
the rules and regulations to be implemented
pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of the DepED
shall prescribe the appropriate administrative
sanctions on school administrators who shall fail to
comply with the requirements under this Act. In
addition there to, erring private schools shall
likewise suffer the penalty of suspension of their
permits to operate.
SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations
– Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act,
the DepED shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.
SECTION 8. Separability Clause. – If, for any
reason, any provision of this Act is declared to be
unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or
provisions.
SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees,
orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which
are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of
this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.
SECTION 10. Effectivity. – This Act shall take
effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least
two (2) national newspapers of general
Anti-Bullying-Act-of-2013.pptx

More Related Content

Similar to Anti-Bullying-Act-of-2013.pptx

Ch 7 Deivance and Social Control
Ch 7 Deivance and Social ControlCh 7 Deivance and Social Control
Ch 7 Deivance and Social ControlMBurke1621
 
ANTI-SEXUAL-HARASSMENT act of 1995 .pptx
ANTI-SEXUAL-HARASSMENT act of 1995 .pptxANTI-SEXUAL-HARASSMENT act of 1995 .pptx
ANTI-SEXUAL-HARASSMENT act of 1995 .pptxjungjeyoo300
 
Sexual Harassment Prevention
Sexual Harassment PreventionSexual Harassment Prevention
Sexual Harassment PreventionDawn Martin, SPHR
 
Five Steps to Prevent Abusive Conduct and Workplace Bullying
Five Steps to Prevent Abusive Conduct and Workplace BullyingFive Steps to Prevent Abusive Conduct and Workplace Bullying
Five Steps to Prevent Abusive Conduct and Workplace BullyingAnderson-davis, Inc.
 
No Place for Hate
No Place for HateNo Place for Hate
No Place for HateBetsy Klein
 
Anti sexual harassment policy
Anti sexual harassment policyAnti sexual harassment policy
Anti sexual harassment policyHanees UK
 
Anti - Bullying Act of 2013.pptx
Anti - Bullying Act of 2013.pptxAnti - Bullying Act of 2013.pptx
Anti - Bullying Act of 2013.pptxCeciliaLazaro3
 
Child Protection Policy & Anti-Bullying.pptx
Child Protection Policy & Anti-Bullying.pptxChild Protection Policy & Anti-Bullying.pptx
Child Protection Policy & Anti-Bullying.pptxMeryllFrancisco
 
Deviance and Social Control.pdf
Deviance and Social Control.pdfDeviance and Social Control.pdf
Deviance and Social Control.pdfsatudas149
 
Ch7 Deviance and Social Control
Ch7 Deviance and Social ControlCh7 Deviance and Social Control
Ch7 Deviance and Social ControlMBurke1621
 
Anti Bullying Ploicy With Appendices
Anti Bullying Ploicy With AppendicesAnti Bullying Ploicy With Appendices
Anti Bullying Ploicy With Appendicesjkgtc
 

Similar to Anti-Bullying-Act-of-2013.pptx (20)

Ch 7 Deivance and Social Control
Ch 7 Deivance and Social ControlCh 7 Deivance and Social Control
Ch 7 Deivance and Social Control
 
ANTI-SEXUAL-HARASSMENT act of 1995 .pptx
ANTI-SEXUAL-HARASSMENT act of 1995 .pptxANTI-SEXUAL-HARASSMENT act of 1995 .pptx
ANTI-SEXUAL-HARASSMENT act of 1995 .pptx
 
Sexual Harassment in the Philippine Workplace
Sexual Harassment in the Philippine WorkplaceSexual Harassment in the Philippine Workplace
Sexual Harassment in the Philippine Workplace
 
Cyberbullying
CyberbullyingCyberbullying
Cyberbullying
 
Sexual Harassment Prevention
Sexual Harassment PreventionSexual Harassment Prevention
Sexual Harassment Prevention
 
Bullying
BullyingBullying
Bullying
 
Anti bullying
Anti bullyingAnti bullying
Anti bullying
 
Discipline
DisciplineDiscipline
Discipline
 
Five Steps to Prevent Abusive Conduct and Workplace Bullying
Five Steps to Prevent Abusive Conduct and Workplace BullyingFive Steps to Prevent Abusive Conduct and Workplace Bullying
Five Steps to Prevent Abusive Conduct and Workplace Bullying
 
No Place for Hate
No Place for HateNo Place for Hate
No Place for Hate
 
Cyberbullying
CyberbullyingCyberbullying
Cyberbullying
 
Anti sexual harassment policy
Anti sexual harassment policyAnti sexual harassment policy
Anti sexual harassment policy
 
Anti - Bullying Act of 2013.pptx
Anti - Bullying Act of 2013.pptxAnti - Bullying Act of 2013.pptx
Anti - Bullying Act of 2013.pptx
 
Curtailing Childhood Aggression
Curtailing Childhood AggressionCurtailing Childhood Aggression
Curtailing Childhood Aggression
 
Sexualharassment policy
Sexualharassment policySexualharassment policy
Sexualharassment policy
 
Quiz 2 review
Quiz 2 reviewQuiz 2 review
Quiz 2 review
 
Child Protection Policy & Anti-Bullying.pptx
Child Protection Policy & Anti-Bullying.pptxChild Protection Policy & Anti-Bullying.pptx
Child Protection Policy & Anti-Bullying.pptx
 
Deviance and Social Control.pdf
Deviance and Social Control.pdfDeviance and Social Control.pdf
Deviance and Social Control.pdf
 
Ch7 Deviance and Social Control
Ch7 Deviance and Social ControlCh7 Deviance and Social Control
Ch7 Deviance and Social Control
 
Anti Bullying Ploicy With Appendices
Anti Bullying Ploicy With AppendicesAnti Bullying Ploicy With Appendices
Anti Bullying Ploicy With Appendices
 

More from devie1318

Certificates.pptx
Certificates.pptxCertificates.pptx
Certificates.pptxdevie1318
 
M4 - Electricity.pptx
M4 - Electricity.pptxM4 - Electricity.pptx
M4 - Electricity.pptxdevie1318
 
PLATE TECTONICS.pptx
PLATE TECTONICS.pptxPLATE TECTONICS.pptx
PLATE TECTONICS.pptxdevie1318
 
Non-mendelian Inheritance.pptx
Non-mendelian Inheritance.pptxNon-mendelian Inheritance.pptx
Non-mendelian Inheritance.pptxdevie1318
 
effect of heat to temperature.pptx
effect of heat to temperature.pptxeffect of heat to temperature.pptx
effect of heat to temperature.pptxdevie1318
 
Confidentiality in the workplace
Confidentiality in the workplaceConfidentiality in the workplace
Confidentiality in the workplacedevie1318
 

More from devie1318 (7)

Certificates.pptx
Certificates.pptxCertificates.pptx
Certificates.pptx
 
M4 - Electricity.pptx
M4 - Electricity.pptxM4 - Electricity.pptx
M4 - Electricity.pptx
 
PLATE TECTONICS.pptx
PLATE TECTONICS.pptxPLATE TECTONICS.pptx
PLATE TECTONICS.pptx
 
Non-mendelian Inheritance.pptx
Non-mendelian Inheritance.pptxNon-mendelian Inheritance.pptx
Non-mendelian Inheritance.pptx
 
effect of heat to temperature.pptx
effect of heat to temperature.pptxeffect of heat to temperature.pptx
effect of heat to temperature.pptx
 
energy.pptx
energy.pptxenergy.pptx
energy.pptx
 
Confidentiality in the workplace
Confidentiality in the workplaceConfidentiality in the workplace
Confidentiality in the workplace
 

Recently uploaded

FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024
FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024
FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024Elizabeth Walsh
 
Introduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing Services and Use Cases
Introduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing  Services and Use CasesIntroduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing  Services and Use Cases
Introduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing Services and Use CasesTechSoup
 
diagnosting testing bsc 2nd sem.pptx....
diagnosting testing bsc 2nd sem.pptx....diagnosting testing bsc 2nd sem.pptx....
diagnosting testing bsc 2nd sem.pptx....Ritu480198
 
Tatlong Kwento ni Lola basyang-1.pdf arts
Tatlong Kwento ni Lola basyang-1.pdf artsTatlong Kwento ni Lola basyang-1.pdf arts
Tatlong Kwento ni Lola basyang-1.pdf artsNbelano25
 
Ernest Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls
Ernest Hemingway's For Whom the Bell TollsErnest Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls
Ernest Hemingway's For Whom the Bell TollsPallavi Parmar
 
TỔNG HỢP HƠN 100 ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT TOÁN 2024 - TỪ CÁC TRƯỜNG, TRƯỜNG...
TỔNG HỢP HƠN 100 ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT TOÁN 2024 - TỪ CÁC TRƯỜNG, TRƯỜNG...TỔNG HỢP HƠN 100 ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT TOÁN 2024 - TỪ CÁC TRƯỜNG, TRƯỜNG...
TỔNG HỢP HƠN 100 ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT TOÁN 2024 - TỪ CÁC TRƯỜNG, TRƯỜNG...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 
Observing-Correct-Grammar-in-Making-Definitions.pptx
Observing-Correct-Grammar-in-Making-Definitions.pptxObserving-Correct-Grammar-in-Making-Definitions.pptx
Observing-Correct-Grammar-in-Making-Definitions.pptxAdelaideRefugio
 
How to Manage Call for Tendor in Odoo 17
How to Manage Call for Tendor in Odoo 17How to Manage Call for Tendor in Odoo 17
How to Manage Call for Tendor in Odoo 17Celine George
 
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - English
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - EnglishGraduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - English
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - Englishneillewis46
 
NO1 Top Black Magic Specialist In Lahore Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Ex...
NO1 Top Black Magic Specialist In Lahore Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Ex...NO1 Top Black Magic Specialist In Lahore Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Ex...
NO1 Top Black Magic Specialist In Lahore Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Ex...Amil baba
 
Jamworks pilot and AI at Jisc (20/03/2024)
Jamworks pilot and AI at Jisc (20/03/2024)Jamworks pilot and AI at Jisc (20/03/2024)
Jamworks pilot and AI at Jisc (20/03/2024)Jisc
 
FICTIONAL SALESMAN/SALESMAN SNSW 2024.pdf
FICTIONAL SALESMAN/SALESMAN SNSW 2024.pdfFICTIONAL SALESMAN/SALESMAN SNSW 2024.pdf
FICTIONAL SALESMAN/SALESMAN SNSW 2024.pdfPondicherry University
 
What is 3 Way Matching Process in Odoo 17.pptx
What is 3 Way Matching Process in Odoo 17.pptxWhat is 3 Way Matching Process in Odoo 17.pptx
What is 3 Way Matching Process in Odoo 17.pptxCeline George
 
HMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptx
HMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptxHMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptx
HMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptxmarlenawright1
 
dusjagr & nano talk on open tools for agriculture research and learning
dusjagr & nano talk on open tools for agriculture research and learningdusjagr & nano talk on open tools for agriculture research and learning
dusjagr & nano talk on open tools for agriculture research and learningMarc Dusseiller Dusjagr
 
How to Add a Tool Tip to a Field in Odoo 17
How to Add a Tool Tip to a Field in Odoo 17How to Add a Tool Tip to a Field in Odoo 17
How to Add a Tool Tip to a Field in Odoo 17Celine George
 
Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)
Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)
Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)Jisc
 
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptxTowards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptxJisc
 
QUATER-1-PE-HEALTH-LC2- this is just a sample of unpacked lesson
QUATER-1-PE-HEALTH-LC2- this is just a sample of unpacked lessonQUATER-1-PE-HEALTH-LC2- this is just a sample of unpacked lesson
QUATER-1-PE-HEALTH-LC2- this is just a sample of unpacked lessonhttgc7rh9c
 

Recently uploaded (20)

FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024
FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024
FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024
 
Introduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing Services and Use Cases
Introduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing  Services and Use CasesIntroduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing  Services and Use Cases
Introduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing Services and Use Cases
 
diagnosting testing bsc 2nd sem.pptx....
diagnosting testing bsc 2nd sem.pptx....diagnosting testing bsc 2nd sem.pptx....
diagnosting testing bsc 2nd sem.pptx....
 
Tatlong Kwento ni Lola basyang-1.pdf arts
Tatlong Kwento ni Lola basyang-1.pdf artsTatlong Kwento ni Lola basyang-1.pdf arts
Tatlong Kwento ni Lola basyang-1.pdf arts
 
Ernest Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls
Ernest Hemingway's For Whom the Bell TollsErnest Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls
Ernest Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls
 
TỔNG HỢP HƠN 100 ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT TOÁN 2024 - TỪ CÁC TRƯỜNG, TRƯỜNG...
TỔNG HỢP HƠN 100 ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT TOÁN 2024 - TỪ CÁC TRƯỜNG, TRƯỜNG...TỔNG HỢP HƠN 100 ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT TOÁN 2024 - TỪ CÁC TRƯỜNG, TRƯỜNG...
TỔNG HỢP HƠN 100 ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT TOÁN 2024 - TỪ CÁC TRƯỜNG, TRƯỜNG...
 
Observing-Correct-Grammar-in-Making-Definitions.pptx
Observing-Correct-Grammar-in-Making-Definitions.pptxObserving-Correct-Grammar-in-Making-Definitions.pptx
Observing-Correct-Grammar-in-Making-Definitions.pptx
 
How to Manage Call for Tendor in Odoo 17
How to Manage Call for Tendor in Odoo 17How to Manage Call for Tendor in Odoo 17
How to Manage Call for Tendor in Odoo 17
 
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - English
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - EnglishGraduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - English
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - English
 
NO1 Top Black Magic Specialist In Lahore Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Ex...
NO1 Top Black Magic Specialist In Lahore Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Ex...NO1 Top Black Magic Specialist In Lahore Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Ex...
NO1 Top Black Magic Specialist In Lahore Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Ex...
 
Jamworks pilot and AI at Jisc (20/03/2024)
Jamworks pilot and AI at Jisc (20/03/2024)Jamworks pilot and AI at Jisc (20/03/2024)
Jamworks pilot and AI at Jisc (20/03/2024)
 
FICTIONAL SALESMAN/SALESMAN SNSW 2024.pdf
FICTIONAL SALESMAN/SALESMAN SNSW 2024.pdfFICTIONAL SALESMAN/SALESMAN SNSW 2024.pdf
FICTIONAL SALESMAN/SALESMAN SNSW 2024.pdf
 
What is 3 Way Matching Process in Odoo 17.pptx
What is 3 Way Matching Process in Odoo 17.pptxWhat is 3 Way Matching Process in Odoo 17.pptx
What is 3 Way Matching Process in Odoo 17.pptx
 
HMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptx
HMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptxHMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptx
HMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptx
 
dusjagr & nano talk on open tools for agriculture research and learning
dusjagr & nano talk on open tools for agriculture research and learningdusjagr & nano talk on open tools for agriculture research and learning
dusjagr & nano talk on open tools for agriculture research and learning
 
How to Add a Tool Tip to a Field in Odoo 17
How to Add a Tool Tip to a Field in Odoo 17How to Add a Tool Tip to a Field in Odoo 17
How to Add a Tool Tip to a Field in Odoo 17
 
Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)
Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)
Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)
 
Including Mental Health Support in Project Delivery, 14 May.pdf
Including Mental Health Support in Project Delivery, 14 May.pdfIncluding Mental Health Support in Project Delivery, 14 May.pdf
Including Mental Health Support in Project Delivery, 14 May.pdf
 
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptxTowards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
 
QUATER-1-PE-HEALTH-LC2- this is just a sample of unpacked lesson
QUATER-1-PE-HEALTH-LC2- this is just a sample of unpacked lessonQUATER-1-PE-HEALTH-LC2- this is just a sample of unpacked lesson
QUATER-1-PE-HEALTH-LC2- this is just a sample of unpacked lesson
 

Anti-Bullying-Act-of-2013.pptx

  • 1.
  • 2. What is Bullying? Bullying is the use of force, threat, or coercion to abuse, intimidate, or aggressively dominate others. The behavior is often repeated and habitual. One essential prerequisite is the perception, by the bully or by others, of an imbalance of social or physical power, which distinguishes bullying from conflict. Behaviors used to assert such domination can include verbal harassment orthreat, physical assault or coercion, and such acts may be directed repeatedly towards particular targets.
  • 3.
  • 4. TYPES OF BULLYING : 1.) Physical bullying - includes hitting, kicking, tripping, pinching and pushing or damaging property.
  • 5. 2.) Verbal bullying - includes name calling, insults, teasing, intimidation, homophobic or racist remarks, or verbal abuse.
  • 6. 3.) Social/Covert bullying - This sort of bullying is often harder to recognize and can be carried out behind the bullied person's back. It is designed to harm someone's social reputation and/or cause humiliation.
  • 7. Covert bullying includes: - lying and spreading rumours -negative facial or physical gestures, menacing or contemptuous looks -playing nasty jokes to embarrass and humiliate - mimicking unkindly -encouraging others to socially exclude someone -damaging someone's social reputation or social acceptance.
  • 8. 4.) Cyber Bullying - is a type of bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.
  • 9. CAUSES OF BULLYING:  Want to get noticed They like having power over there peers  They have problems at home  Think it's cool and funny  Aggressive personality  Lack of adult supervision  Jealousy  Revenge  Take their feelings out on others
  • 10. EFFECTS OF BULLYING: ⚫Low self-confidence ⚫Depression ⚫Suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts ⚫Abnormal fears and worries ⚫Sleep disorders ⚫Nervous habits ⚫Frequent crying ⚫Bed-wetting ⚫Poor appetite or digestive problems ⚫School problems ⚫Rage
  • 12.
  • 13.
  • 14. SECTION 1. Short Title – this act shall be known as the “Anti-Bullying Act of 2013.” SECTION 2. Acts of Bullying – for purposes of this act, “bullying” shall refer to any severe or repeated use of a written, verbal, physical act and etc. SECTION 3. Adoption of Anti Bullying Policies - All elementary and secondary schools are hereby directed to adopt policies to address the existence of bullying in their respective institutions. Such policies shall be regularly updated and, at a minimum, shall include provisions.
  • 15. SEC. 4. Mechanisms to Address Bullying. – The school principal or any person who holds a comparable role shall be responsible for the implementation and oversight of policies intended to address bullying. If it is determined that bullying or retaliation has occurred, the school principal or the designated school officer or person shall: (a)Notify the law enforcement agency if the school principal or designee believes that criminal charges under the Revised Penal Code may be pursued against the perpetrator; (b)Take appropriate disciplinary administrative action; (c)Notify the parents or guardians of the perpetrator; and (d)Notify the parents or guardians of the victim regarding the action taken to prevent any further acts of bullying or retaliation.
  • 16. SEC. 5. Reporting Requirement. – All schools shall inform their respective schools division superintendents in writing about the anti-bullying policies formulated within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act. Such notification shall likewise be an administrative requirement prior to the operation of new schools. SECTION 6. Sanction for Noncompliance. – In the rules and regulations to be implemented pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of the DepED shall prescribe the appropriate administrative sanctions on school administrators who shall fail to comply with the requirements under this Act. In addition there to, erring private schools shall likewise suffer the penalty of suspension of their permits to operate.
  • 17. SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations – Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, the DepED shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. SECTION 8. Separability Clause. – If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions. SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. SECTION 10. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general