3. DEPED ORDER 55, S. 2013
“Implementing Rules and Regulation
(IRR) of Republic Act (RA) No. 10627 or
the “Anti-Bullying Act of 2013”
Presented by: Ms. Ma-Ann C. Escobedo
Learner Rights and Protection Office
4. OUTLINE
I. Bullying Defined
II. Role of Schools
III. Procedures in Handling Bullying Incidents in Schools
IV. Case Law
V. Flowchart of Procedures
9. Acts Committed
Severe or repeated use of:
a.written, verbal or electronic expression, or
any combination thereof
b.physical act or gesture, or any combination
thereof
11. Effects of the Act Committed
• Causing the victim to develop reasonable fear of physical or
emotional harm or damage to his property
• Creates a hostile environment at school
• Infringes on the rights of another student
• Disrupts the education process or orderly operation of the
school
12. ACTS COMMITTED
1. Any unwanted physical contact between the bully and the victim
2. Any act the causes damage to a victim’s psyche and/or emotional well-being
3. Any slanderous statement or accusation that causes the victim undue emotional distress
4.Cyber-bullying
5. Any other form of bullying , as may be provided in the school’s child protection or anti-
bullying policy
It also includes social bullying and gender-based bullying.
13. Other Forms of Bullying
• Cyber-bullying – any bullying done through the use of
technology or any electronic means, resulting to
harassment, intimidation or humiliation.
• Social Bullying – deliberate, repetitive and aggressive social
behavior intended to hurt others or to belittle another
• Gender-based bullying – any act that humiliates or excludes
a person on the basis of perceived or actual sexual
orientation and gender identity
14. ROLE OF THE
SCHOOLS
Adoption of Anti-Bullying
Policies
(Role of the Child
Protection Committee)
Adoption of Bullying
Prevention Program
Adoption of Bullying
Intervention Program
15. All public and private schools shall adopt policies to address the
existence of bullying. The policies shall be regularly updated, and
at a minimum shall include provisions on prohibited acts,
prevention and intervention programs, mechanisms and
procedures.
Adoption of Anti-Bullying Policies
(Role of the Child Protection Committee)
Section 4, Rule III, DO 55, s. 2013
16. The Child Protection Committee (CPC) shall perform the following
tasks:
a. Conduct awareness-raising programs in preventing and
addressing bullying;
b. Ensure anti-bullying policies are implemented
c. Monitor all reported cases or incidents related to bullying
d. Make the necessary referrals to appropriate agencies and/or offices
Adoption of Anti-Bullying Policies
(Role of the Child Protection Committee)
Section 9, Rule VI, DO 55, s. 2013
17. ROLE OF THE
SCHOOLS
Adoption of Anti-Bullying
Policy
(Role of the Child
Protection Committee)
Adoption of Bullying
Prevention Program
Adoption of Bullying
Intervention Program
18. All public and private schools shall adopt bullying prevention programs
The Program may contain:
1) School-wide initiative and Classroom-level initiative
2) Involving parents in bullying prevention activities
3) Monitoring vulnerable students who may contain aggressive acts
Adoption of Bullying Prevention
Program
Section 6, Rule IV, DO 55, s. 2013
19. ROLE OF THE
SCHOOLS
Adoption of Anti-Bullying
Policy
(Role of the Child
Protection Committee)
Adoption of Bullying
Prevention Program
Adoption of Bullying
Intervention Program
20. Adoption of Bullying Intervention
Program
Schools shall adopt intervention programs to promote continuity of
comprehensive anti-bullying policies, and may include:
a. Activities that will address acts of bullying
b. Emphasize formative and corrective measures rather than
punishment
c. Help victim, the bully and the bystanders understand the
bullying incident and its negative consequences
d. Provide opportunities to practice pro-social behavior
Section 7, Rule V, DO 55, s. 2013
22. PROCEDURES
A. Immediate Responses:
• The bullying incident must be brought immediately to the attention of any school
personnel (SP)
• The notified SP shall intervene by:
a. Stopping the bullying or retaliation
b. Separate the students involved
c. Remove the victim or the bully from the site
d. Ensuring the victim’s safety (safety and medical needs)
e. Bring the bully to the Guidance Office or designated school
personnel
• Complaints of bullying shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the
Department or private school and shall not be brought for amicable settlement
before the Barangay.
Section 10(B)(a), Rule VI, DO 55, s. 2013
25. PROCEDURES
Section 10(B)(c), Rule VI, DO 55, s. 2013
C. Fact-Finding and Documentation
• Conduct a separate interview of the bully or offending student and
the victim
• Determine the level of threats and develop intervention strategies. [If
the level of threat is high appropriate action shall be taken by the
school within twenty-four hours (24) from the time of incident.]
• Inform the parents of the students concerned of the steps to
prevent any further acts of bullying
• Make appropriate recommendations to the CPC on proper
intervention, referrals, and monitoring
26. INTERVENTION AND REFERRAL
Section 10(B)(d)(e), Rule VI, DO 55, s. 2013
D. Intervention
CPC shall determine the appropriate intervention programs for the
victim, bully and bystanders. The School Head (SH)shall ensure that
these are provided.
E. Referral
The SH or the CPC may refer the victim and bully to trained
professionals outside the school (i.e. guidance counselors, psychologists,
or specialists) for further assessment and intervention measures.
The SH or CPC shall notify the Women and Children’s Protection
Desk (WCPD) of the PNP, for possible filing of criminal charges against
the bully or offending student.
27. NOTE ON INTERVENTION
Section 10(B)(d)(e), Rule VI, DO 55, s. 2013
Sample Intervention
1. RGC and/teacher designate must talk with the learners
concerned and bystanders
2.Create programs for students to show the consequences of
bullying and develop empathy
3.Anti-bullying corner, and other advocacy materials
28. DISCIPLINARY MEASURES
Section 10(B)(d)(e), Rule VI, DO 55, s. 2013
All public and private schools shall include in the school’s child
protection or anti-bullying policy a range of disciplinary administrative
actions.
The sanctions to be given should be based on the nature, gravity or
severity and attendant circumstances of the bullying incident or
retaliation.
When a penalty is imposed the SH shall comply with the due process
requirement through:
• Student and parents must be informed in writing
• Student shall be given the opportunity to answer the complaint in
writing, with the parents
• Decision of the SH must be in writing, with facts and reason
29. JURISPRUDENCE
Palisoc vs. Brillantes (1971)
Facts:
During recess an altercation between students happened causing the
death of the victim.
Issue:
Who should be held liable?
Held:
• The SH and the teacher in charge at the time of the incident was held
liable jointly and severally for damages for the death of the minor
student.
30. TAKE AWAYS
• Schools through the SH and teachers must exercise
reasonable supervision over our students;
• Strict observance of the provisions of DepEd Order 55, s.
2013, specifically:
a. Creation of the Anti-bullying Policy
b. Strengthen the CPCs in schools
c. Adoption of Anti-bullying Preventive and Intervention
Programs
• Provide incident report to the SDO and LRPO for
monitoring
32. GROUP ACTIVITY
Role Playing
Scenario:
Two pupils were found fighting
in the school gymnasium wash
room, while several classmates
were watching. It was alleged
that the instigator student had
been constantly teasing the
other student. One of the
students ended with bloodied
nose.
