Philippine senators expressed alarm after a report named the country the “bullying capital of the world,” with one in three students experiencing daily harassment.
Raffy Tulfo highlighted the rise in cases from 1,158 in 2013 to over 20,000 in 2018, citing incidents that have tragically led to student suicides.
Bam Aquino emphasized that over 50 percent of Grade 5 students reported bullying multiple times per month, urging reforms through Senate Bills 441 and 1582 to expand protections under the Anti-Bullying Act (RA 10627).
Win Gatchalian proposed installing CCTV cameras in schools to monitor and prevent bullying incidents.
Lawmakers warned that unchecked bullying harms academic performance, literacy, and student well-being, calling for immediate government and community action.
Source: PhilNews24 | March 17, 2026
