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The Department of Education (DepEd) affirms that bullying has no place in schools. Every case is taken seriously, with swift action and sustained efforts to ensure safe and supportive learning spaces for all.

Under the leadership of Secretary Sonny Angara, principal author of the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 (RA 10627), DepEd is pushing forward with a strong and clear commitment to child protection:

1. Comprehensive Assessment. The CPC Functionality Assessment Tool, launched in November 2024, ensures Child Protection Committees are active and effective.
2. Policy Updates. DepEd is revising the IRRs of the Anti-Bullying Act and Safe Spaces Act to address modern challenges like online harassment and peer violence.
3. Training. Enhanced training for guidance counselors, child protection officers, school heads, and parents is underway to strengthen anti-bullying efforts.
4. Values Formation. Starting SY 2025–2026, the K to 10 curriculum deepens values formation, integrating anti-bullying lessons into GMRC, Values Education, and Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao.
5. Interventions. Students who bully others will undergo counseling focused on empathy, accountability, and behavior change.
6. Mental Health Support. In line with the Basic Education Mental Health Act, DepEd is expanding mental health services in schools.

DepEd remains committed to working with parents, teachers, and communities to ensure learners feel safe and empowered in schools.

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