Bullying on criminal case against the offender,

the police or a lawyer can help in

Social Media the preparation of the complaint.

Victims of bullying can also seek

ATTY. MARIA DEE A. SEARES-DEL ROSARIO for the payment of damages from
the offender. The Civil Code of the
September 8, 2017
Philippines provides that whoever
causes damage to another shall be
liable to pay for the damage done.
A complaint is required to be filed
ARE you a victim of bullying on
in court before the judge shall
social media? Cyber-bullying, as
determine if the offender is liable
defined by House Bill 5718, is the
for damages.
act of posting rude, offensive or
insulting messages against a victim
This community education column
on the internet. With the increase
from Quota International of Metro
in the use of social media, cases of
Cebu (QIMC) is not intended to
cyber-bullying have likewise
take the place of legal advice.
increased worldwide.
Consult with a private attorney of
your choice to review the facts,
In the Philippines, a specific law
laws, and remedies specific to your
covering cyber bullying is still
case.
pending in Congress. However,
victims of cyber-bullying still have
QIMC is a non-profit service
other remedies under the current
organization for the disadvantaged
laws of the Philippines.
women and children, hearing-
impaired and speech-impaired. For
Bullying by a student against
comments/feedback, send email to
another student is covered by the
qi.metrocebu@gmail.com.
Anti-Bullying Act or R.A. 10627. The
acts of bullying may be reported to
the school, which shall determine
the appropriate disciplinary action
to be imposed on the student-
offender.

Posting online of malicious and/or

defamatory words against another
person is punishable under the
Revised Penal Code and the
Cybercrime Prevention Act. Victims
may report the bullying to the
police. If the victim decides to file a