Cyberbullying

I. Intro (3mins)

II. What is CYBERBULLYING (15 mins)

A. UNICEF: Cyberbullying is bullying with the use of digital technologies. It can take place on social
media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms and mobile phones. It is repeated behaviour, aimed at
scaring, angering, or shaming those who are targeted.
a. Examples: fake news, posting embarrassing photos of people online, abusive messages or contents
online, mga naninira ng tao usung fake accounts or trolls
B. Ano pinagkaiba nito sa f2f bullying? CYBERbullying leaves digital footprints so mas madaling ipresent
in court or mas madaling ipunish
C. Joke v. Bullying
a. very subjective; difficult to differentiate
b. the thin line would perhaps be how it affects your reputation and how it affects u
mentally/emotionally/physically
D. Diff Forms of Cyberbullying
a. Cyberlynching
1. This is also known as group bullying or cyber mob. Group bullying may happen after someone
calls out a person for (1) actual abuse or injustice ex. abusadong professor“, (2) when a person an
offending opinion, ex. Manny Pacquiao’s belief on LGBT (3) when a person spreads fake news.
2. canceling - taking away sense of belongingness of another;
3. impersonating;
4. flaming;
5. identity theft or ung mga nagawa ng fake accts)
6. Creative bullying - This form uses creative arts and deep fakes to inflict damage to the victim,
these are the use of “fan pages” as “hate pages”, altered images, e posters, and videos.
7. Cyberbaiting - This is a special form of cyberbullying because the victims are teachers and
perpetrators are students. The students use the same tactic as outing, setting up the teacher to “snap”
and record the whole thing to make fun of their teachers on social media. e.g. ung sa la salle get that 30
bro

III. Effects ng Cyberbullying (5 mins)

When bullying happens online it can feel as if you’re being attacked everywhere, even inside your own
home. It can seem like there’s no escape. The effects can last a long time and affect a person in many
ways
A. Mentally - feeling upset, embarrassed, stupid, even afraid or angry
B. Emotionally - feeling ashamed or losing interest in the things you love
C. Physically - tired (loss of sleep), or experiencing symptoms like stomach aches and headaches
D. In extreme cases, SUICIDE.

IV. Remedies (15 mins)

A. Social Media Detox
B. MAGKASO KA PUTA
a. Republic Act No. 10627/ Anti-bullying act - for kids/ minors
b. Revised Penal Code (Cyberlibel; Slander; Inteiguing Against Honor - mga marites online)
c. Cybercrime Prevention Act - for adults
 d. The Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009 or RA 9995 also applies. This, if the perpetrators
use intimate personal images and videos to blackmail, extort or harass the victims.
e. civil code on damages
f. Labor Code (just cause for termination)
C. Self-imposed protection
a. Always inform somebody when you are being cyberbullied, harassed, stalked, or mobbed
- As a minor, tell your parents or guardian. It is best to share this also to your class adviser or the
school’s guidance office. Parents, it’s best to inform the principal about the incident. As required by law,
schools thru the Principal or his/her designate should conduct an investigation.
- As an adult, tell someone you trust, and if harassment is work-related, it is wise to give your HR
a heads-up. If you’re experiencing workplace bullying, here’s what you can do
b. Always keep a copy and screenshot of the hate messages, degrading images, and/or videos using
a browser where the URL is visible
- Do not delete text messages, emails, tweets, and PMs/DMs.
- Always take a screenshot of the Facebook, Twitter, and other social network’s timeline
- Download a copy of degrading images or videos to be kept as evidence
c. Block the accounts of the people who are harassing you.
d. When cyberbullied in social media, report the account, offending posts, photos, and videos to
service providers

V. ADVICE ni Caleb at Steve sa listeners (3 mins)

A. ALWAYS THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK
“When self-righteousness is combined with a one-sided sense of justice, it could easily take someone’s
life.”