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.
To effectively address bullying and promote a safer learning environment for students nationwide, the Department of Education on Thursday, Feb. 6, announced that the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Anti-Bullying Act are currently under review.In a statement, Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of strengthening the policy to ensure greater compliance across schools.
EDCOM 2 urged DepEd to expand its definition of bullying, enhance both prevention and intervention programs, and ensure the availability of both guidance counselors and discipline officers to address bullying in schools. Dr. Allan Bernardo, a member of the EDCOM 2 Standing Committee and Distinguished Professor at De La Salle University , emphasized the need to strengthen learner support services in schools during the discussion.
Meanwhile, DepEd Undersecretary Filemon Ray Javier explained that it is of “vital importance” for President Marcos and Angara to ensure that schools provide an environment conducive to learning. EDCOM 2 noted that the revision of the IRR is scheduled to be completed in the next two months and for implementation by the start of School Year 2025-2026.Meanwhile, Angara said DepEd also institutionalized the Learner Rights Protection Division to ensure that there are dedicated personnel to monitor the implementation of the policy across divisions and schools.
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