What is Republic Act 1067 or also known as

“Anti-Bullying Act of 2013”?

The Republic Act 10627, otherwise known as the “Anti-Bullying Act of 2013,” was enacted to
address the growing incidence of bullying inside school premises, locations adjacent to the school, in
school-related or -sponsored activities, and by means of technology or any electronic means. And also, it
is a concern among parents, teachers and even students who are considered victims of bullying.

What is Bullying?
Bullying refers to any repeated or severe use by one or more students of a verbal, electronic or written
expression, or a physical gesture or act that can bring physical or emotional harm to the victim. Bullying
is also perceived as creating an unfriendly environment for the other student that can cause disruption in
the education process.

The Following is Considered Acts of Bullying:

 Any unwanted physical contact between the victim and the bully such as pushing, shoving
punching, tickling, headlocks, slapping, teasing, fighting, inflicting school pranks and the use of
available objects or weapons;
 Any act that can create damage to a victim’s emotional well-being;
 Any accusation that can make the victim emotionally distressed such as profanity, foul language,
negative comments or derogatory remarks on the victim’s appearance, body and clothes; and
 Cyber-bullying or any type of bullying that is initiated with the use of technology or any
electronic means.

Procedures and Strategies for Bullying

• Report acts of bullying;

• Respond in a timely manner and investigate reports of bullying

• Ensure victim’s safety and assess if they need additional protection;

• Provide counseling and other necessary services for the victims, perpetrators and family members.

• Allow students to anonymously report bullying provided, that no disciplinary administrative action will
be taken against the reported student based solely on the anonymous report;

• Provide sanction to a student who makes false accusation of bullying

• Educate students on the anti-bullying policies and dynamics of bullying;

• Educate parents and guardians about the anti-bullying polices, dynamics of bullying and how parents
and guardians can provide support and reinforce policies at home; and

• Keep a public record of statistics and relevant information on acts of bullying. However, the names of
the students who were reported to have committed the acts of bullying must be treated with
confidentiality and will only be made available to the teachers and school administration that are directly
responsible for the said students and parents or guardians of the victims of bullying.