Manila, Aug. 4 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday approved tougher and clearer measures to combat school bullying, following the signing of the revised implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10627, or the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013.
In a statement, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the updated IRR mandates all public and private schools, community learning centers, Philippine schools overseas, and international schools to adopt standardized anti-bullying policies.
He said the revisions aim to ensure a safer learning environment for students, aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive.
"We need to have a culture of compassion and respect. To realize these, we are granting clearer po...
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