"Bullying is so common that it's viewed as

almost 'normal,' but it should never be."

 Due to increased internet access, cyberbullying has become a
societal problem that needs to be addressed immediately. Cyberbullies
can escape taking accountability for their actions because of
confidentiality.

Cyberbullying is widely acknowledged as a severe public health

problem affecting children and adolescents. Few studies have looked at
the global impact of cyberbullying; the majority of existing studies have
focused on the national and regional consequences.
 This study aims to learn more about the effects of cyberbullying
on social media. It seeks to understand the function of social media
in the continuous increase of online bullying among people. The
study, most importantly, explains the effects of using social media as
a method of cyber-cruelty.
 Cyberbullying is a problem worldwide; it has no bounds, and it
has gone undetected most of the time. Recent research studies
have revealed that cyberbullying and online harassment are
considerable problems for users of social media platforms,
especially young people.
What are the effects of cyberbullying on social
media among teenagers and children in the
Philippines?
What are the responses of the Philippine
government to cyberbullying cases in the
country?
What is the prevalence of cyberbullying, and
what are the different forms?
 All forms of child abuse, including cyberbullying or online
bullying, negatively impact young people's physical and emotional
wellness. Due to their vulnerability and easy access to the internet,
children are prime candidates for online violence, making it
particularly difficult to address.
In 2019, it was indicated that Region 4-A
has the highest number of cyberbullying
incidents, with approximately 92.39
thousand victims. And CAR with 0.16
thousand as the lowest.
 Social media has unique characteristics that make it an
appealing tool for cyber bullies. Different types of cyberbullying
include verbal, written, and physical displays of or manipulation of
imagery, symbols, or other images, as well as the use of these
actions to intimidate, torture, threaten, harass, or embarrass others
while utilizing the Internet or other technologies, such as mobile
phones.
 When someone uses social media to bully, the law in the Philippines
does not clearly define what legal standards are violated. This is because the
Philippines needs an explicit law that clearly defines the punishable acts of
online bullying. The Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 (RA 10627), this law requires all
elementary and secondary schools to adopt policies to prevent bullying.
 Freedom of speech must not be infringed, but this right is
without limitations. Ultimately, it is always best to devote the stroke
of our fingers and mouse clicks to intellectual discourse that matters
rather than risk being held liable under the law. After all, the power of
our minds should be mightier than any sword.