REFERRALS

TITLE PAGE
1. Dr. Bianito A. Dagatan
Schools Division Superintendent Title Page ................. i
Cebu City Division Introduction ................. 1
Contact No. 254-0893 Historical Background ................. 2
Vision, Mission, Goals, Principles ................. 3
2. Mrs. Leonicila S. Lendio
Public Schools District Supervisor Code of Conduct ................. 4
South District 4 A. Pupils
Contact No. 09176310367 B. Parents
C. School Personnel
3. Dr. Floreiphine S. Navarro Offenses & Violations of the Rules & Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
School Principal Rules & Procedures in Handling Child Abuse,
Labangon Elementary School Exploitation, Violence & Discrimination Cases ................. 6-9
Contact No. 031-2612696/032-4145531 1. Children Abuse
2. Discrimination against Children
4. Mrs. Nimfa T. Gella 3. Child Exploitation
Assisting Principal 4. Violence Against Children in School
Labangon Elementary School 5. Corporal Punishment
Contact No. 414-5531 6. Any Analogous or Similar Acts
5. Mrs. Lilian F. Atis Anti Bullying Policies ................. 9-10
Guidance Coordinator Procedure in Handling Child Abuse, Exploitation
Labangon Elementary School Violence or Discrimination ................. 10-11
Contact No. 09399304264/ 261-2696 Procedure in Handling Bullying Incidents
in School ................. 12-14
6. Hon. Victor Buendia
Barangay Captain Preventive Measures to Address Child Abuse,
Barangay Labangon Exploitation, Violence, Discrimination and
Contact No. 2612799 Other Acts of Abuse ................. 15
Prevention & Intervention Program to Address
Bullying in School ................. 15-17
Prepared by: CPC Committee / Anti-Bullying Committee ................. 17-18
Child Protection Committee 2014-2015 ................. 18
Functions of Child Protection Committee ................. 19
FLOREIPHINE S. NAVARRO, Ed. D.
Principal III CPC Flow /A. Referral & Monitoring System ................. 20
B. Anti-Bullying Flow ................. 21
Referrals ................. 22-23
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 Republic of the Philippines XI. Referrals
Department of Education A. Child Protection Policy
Region VII, Central Visayas
Schools Division of Cebu City, South District 4 REFERRAL AND ASSESSMENT OF VICTIMS AND OFFENDER AND OTHER CHILDREN
LABANGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Section 22. Referral and Assessment.

In all cases involving child abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying and
Child Protection Program of the Philippines defines as measures and structures to prevent other acts of abuse, the CPC shall accomplish the Intake Sheet (Annex “B”) The School Head
may refer the victims and offenders in cases involving child abuse, exploitation,
and respond to abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence affecting children in all settings. Such discrimination, bullying or peer abuse and other acts of abuse, to the LSWDO for
processes are essential to ensuring children’s rights to survival, development and well-being in all assessment. The LSWDO shall determine the appropriate intervention.
The School Head, with the aid of the assigned Guidance Counselor/Teacher, and in
settings at all times. It is when children are not protected that their rights as well as their families are
coordination with the LSWDO, shall immediately remove the victim is determined to be at
most threatened. In addition, reaching the most vulnerable and isolated populations helps ensure the risk. The child’s family shall be informed of any action taken.
health and well-being of all and is indispensible in achieving the Millennium Development Goals The School Head may also refer to the LSWDO other pupils, students or learners
who are victims of abuse at home, children at risk, children in especially difficult
(MDG)2. For example, children who are most at risk of extreme poverty and hunger are the most
circumstances, children with special needs or at risk, children facing difficult situations, or
vulnerable to violence, exploitation, abuse and discrimination. Marginalized children are also denied those who are exhibiting signs of aggressive behavior, with a view to obtaining professional
access to essential services such as health care and education. There have been attempts to link child assessment, appropriate interventions and assistance from competent service providers.
protection with social protection which has now become a trend especially among member countries B. Anti-Bullying
Referral
of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Social protection refers to policies and
The school head or the Child Protection Committee may refer the victims and the
programs designed to reduce poverty and vulnerability. It has also been demonstrated that an bully to trained professionals outside the school, such as social workers, guidance
investment on child protection, which can be considered an integrated part of social protection, counselors, psychologist, or child protection specialists, for further assessment and
appropriate intervention measures, as may be necessary. The school head or the designated
could be an efficient means to reducing poverty and increasing future growth. Ensuring that children
school personnel shall notify the Women and Children’s Protection Desk (WPCD) of the local
are provided access to basic education, health, and nutrition services enhances their potential to earn Philippine National Police, if he believes that appropriate criminal charges may be pursued
income in the future. In this sense, social protection for children increases the likelihood of breaking against the bully or offending student.

the intergenerational transmission of poverty. However, child protection work involves not only A. Contact Persons:
developing systems and mechanisms that provide meaningful protection for all children in the longer Principal – Dr. Floreiphine S. Navarro
Guidance Coordinator – Mrs. Lilian F. Atis
term but also strengthening the capacity of a variety of actors to protect children. It is only through
Child Protection Coordinator –Mr. Louie B. Mateo
the concerted efforts of individuals and groups, adults as well as children, that child protection can Prefect of Discipline – Ms. Rex A. Reserva
become effective and sustainable. Faculty President – Mrs. Rubie Marina B. Omaña
PTA President – Mr. Larry Espinosa
SPG President – Mr. James Jagdon
BCPC Representative – Hon. Zenaida Amores

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 B. ANTI – BULLYING FLOW
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Labangon Elementary School was built in 1917 on a ten-hectare land donated by

COMPLAINT Don Sergio Osmeña Sr. It is located in Katipunan Street, Labangon, Cebu City just beside the
Barangay Sports Complex, Barangay Hall and Market. It is about 7 kilometers away from the
Cebu City Hall. Its neighboring barangays are Tisa and Punta Princesa I the South, Calamba

LILIAN F. ATIS and Guadalupe in the North, San Nicolas in the East and Banawa in the West.
School Guidance Coordinator
or
Don Sergio Osmeña Sr.’s main objectives of donating this big piece of land was for
educational purposes only. So in the mid 50’s and at the last quarter of the 70’s the back
DR. FLOREIPHINE S. NAVARRO portion of the school was made as a laboratory farm by the Cebu Normal School Students.
School Principal
Due to some political interventions the donor objective of giving the land for educational
purposes only was not fully realized because in the early 80’s the land was sub-divided and
was given to the following:
CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE/
 Three educational institutions
ANTI-BULLYING COMMITTEE
 Cebu City National Science High School
 Don Sergio Osmeña Sr. Memorial National High School
 Labangon BLISS Elementary School
 DepEd Warehouse
 Labangon BLISS Housing Project
 DSWD
 Labangon Barangay Hall, Market, Sports Complex

Social Worker Women & Child What is left to Labangon Elementary School was about 32, 480 sq. m., but part of it
Guidance Counselor Protection Desks
Psychologist/Child (WPCD) (if was taken by the Cebu City Fire Station in 2004 and recently a building for the youth and
Protection Specialist appropriate criminal senior citizen was constructed during the incumbency of Barangay Captain Felix B. Abella.
(for further assessment charges may be
and appropriate pursued against the
intervention measures as bully or offending
maybe necessary) student)

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 7) Parents shall be actively involved in all school activities or events that raise awareness on
children’s rights, positive discipline and the prevention of bullying;
VISION 8) Visitors and guests shall be oriented on the Child Protection Policy.
XII. CPC Flow
We dream of Filipinos
who passionately love their country A. REFERRAL AND MONITORING SYSTEM
and whose values and competencies Annex “D”
enable them to realize their full potential
and contribute meaningfully to building the nation. COMPLAINT
As a learner-centered public institution,
the Department of Education continuously
improves itself to better serve its stakeholders.
MISSION
DR. FLOREIPHINE S. NAVARRO
To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, culture-based, and School Principal
complete basic education where:
 Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment
 Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner
 Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution, ensure an enabling and supportive
environment for effective learning to happen CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE
 Family, community, and other stakeholders are actively engaged and share responsibility for
developing life-long learners REFERRAL
SYSTEM MONITORING
GOALS SYSTEM
(Coordination
The Department of Education promotes a zero-tolerance policy for any act of child abuse, of immediate
exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying and other forms of abuse. response)

PRINCIPLES
1) Schools shall be conducive to learning and children shall have the right to education free Division
from fear; Office
2) All children shall be protected from all forms of abuse and bullying to develop self-esteem
and self-confidence; PNP NGOs
3) Schools shall advocate a positive and non-violent mode of disciplining children to foster self- [Women and other
discipline and to improve self-esteem; and Government
4) Corporal punishment shall not be imposed on any child in school for the purpose of Children’s Agencies Regional
discipline, training or control; Protection Office
5) School heads shall take steps to prevent bullying and ensure that the appropriate Desk]
interventions, counselling and other services, are provided for the victims of abuse, violence,
exploitation, discrimination and bullying;
6) Pupils, students or learners shall respect the rights of others and refrain from committing
acts of bullying and peer violence; LSWDO DSWD
Regional Central
3 Office 20
Office
[Crises
Intervention
 FUNCTIONS OF THE CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE CODE OF CONDUCT
A. PUPILS
The Committee shall have the following responsibilities: 1. Come to school before the flag ceremony starts.
2. Report to school in uniform.
1. Establish a system of collecting periodic reports from member agencies on cases filed before Girls: Boys:
them including the status of such cases; a. White Blouse a. White Polo or shirt
b. Dark blues skirt b. Dark blue/black pants/shorts
2. Request member agencies and other government instrumentalities to address specific issues c. White socks c. White socks
brought to the Committee’s attention that require immediate action; d. Black shoes d. Black shoes

3. Coordinate with other inter-agency councils and other similar structures and mechanisms for 3. Vandalism on walls, chairs and other school property is prohibited.
synchronization and harmonization of actions on the legal protection of children; 4. Abuses in any form are strictly prohibited.
5. Put everything in its proper place.
4. Develop and/or recommend policies and guidelines to address gaps and issues identified in 6. Keep right in going up and down the staircase in going to and pro the school.
the investigation and prosecution of cases as well as in the legal protection of children; 7. Greet every person you meet regardless of age.
8. Send an excuse letter when making absences.
5. Formulate a uniform protocol for capacity-building of duty bearers and other stakeholders 9. Trash or rubbish should be thrown in its designated bin and properly segregated
with emphasis on multi-disciplinary approach; designated.
10. Avoid shouting in and outside the classroom or any school premises.
6. Call upon non-member agencies for assistance when necessary in the exercise of its 11. Respect all persons in authority and other’s religion, opinion, and family background.
functions and duties; 12. Pupils should not take in junk foods, carbonated drinks and flavored juices.

B. PARENTS
1. Attend meetings for updates on school programs, projects and other concern.
2. Proper and descent attire is encouraged when inside the school premises.
3. Loitering is not allowed in any school premises.
4. Parents-Teacher dialog is allowed during teacher’s free time or between 12:30 to 1:00
and/ or 4:00 to 4:30 in the afternoon or as scheduled by the teacher.
5. Observe proper protocol in addressing classroom or school concern.
6. Should practice proper garbage disposal and segregation.
7. Respect all school authorities.
8. Follow the school protection policy.

C. SCHOOL PERSONNEL
1. Come to school fifteen minutes before and after official time.
2. Treat all pupils fairly with love and affections.
3. Wear the DepEd prescribed official uniform.
4. Observe proper protocol in addressing issues and concern.
5. Follow the school child protection policy

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 h. Grass disrespect to a person in authority 4th offense Refer to GAD
i. Writing vulgar, indecent and in appropriate
words 5th offense
OFFENSES AND VIOLATIONS OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS 5. Identify, refer and, if appropriate, report to the appropriate offices cases
involving child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination and bullying;
SANCTIONS ON
DESCRIPTIONS OFFENSES POSITIVE 6. Conduct awareness-raising programs with school stakeholders in preventing
DISCIPLINE and addressing bullying;
1. MINOR OFFENSES
7. Ensure that the anti-bullying policy adopted by the school is implemented;
These are acts that do considerate damage to the
school and to one’s property, honor and dignity as a 8. Monitor all cases or incidents related to bullying reported or referred by the
human being. teacher, guidance counselor or coordinator or any person designated to handle
a. Loitering prevention and intervention measures mentioned by the preceding sections of
b. Spitting this IRR; and
c. Littering
9. Make the necessary referrals to appropriate agencies, offices or persons, as
d. No proper haircut and colored hair 1st offense Warning
may be required by the circumstances.
e. Improper decorum during flag ceremony,
liturgical services , club meetings and other 2nd Offense Strong Warning
pupil activities
CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE
g. Mischievous acts like pushing, throwing 3rd Offense Dialog with parents
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giving unsolicited comments or any forms of
distractions when class is going on.
2. LESS SERIOUS OFFENSES
DR. FLOREIPHINE S. NAVARRO
This are acts that do great damage to the school and
Chairperson
one’s property, honor and dignity as a human being.
a. Committing of any minor offenses for 3x or Warning
MRS. LILIAN F. ATIS
more 1st Offense
Vice Chairperson
b. Subtle coercion telling classmate to check/ Strong Warning
replace wrong answers 2nd Offense
c. Creating artificial marks, tattoo on any part of
MRS. RUBIE MARINA B. OMAŇA
the body. 3rd Offense Dialog with parents
LABESTA President
3. SERIOUS OFFENSES
These are acts that do greater damage to the
school and to one’s property honor and dignity as a MR. LARRY ESPINOSA
human being.
General PTA President
a. Coercing small children there “baon”
allowances
b. Possession of pornographic materials and
JAMES JAGDON
distributing them to classmates 1st offense Warning
Supreme Pupil Government President
c. Opening/viewing pornographic websites
d. Fighting(physical and or/verbal assault 2nd offense Strong Warning HON. VICTOR M. BUENDIA
e. Bullying
Barangay Captain, Labangon
f. Vandalism 3rd offense
g. Threatening the life of a pupil or pupils
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j. Gambling in the school campus

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Interventions may include programs such as counseling, life skills training, education, k. Inflicting physical harm, or injury to a pupil or
and other activities that will enhance the psychological, emotional and psycho-social well- pupils
being of both the victim and the bully. Such programs may: l. Cutting Classes
a. involve activities that will address acts of bullying; m. Peeing in CR
b. emphasize formative and corrective measures rather than punishment; n. Uttering vulgar /foul language
c. conform to principles of child protection and positive and non-violent 4. VERY SERIOUS OFFENSES
discipline; These are acts that do the greatest damage to the 1st offense Warning
d. help the victim, the bully, and the bystanders understand the bullying incident school and to one’s property, honor and disgusting as 2nd offense
and its negative consequences; and a human being Serious Warning
e. provide opportunities to practice pro-social behavior. a. Drug Abuse and its related actions (possessing, 3rd offense
using, pushing)
All schools shall develop intervention strategies involving all parties, such as bullies, b. Physical assault using deadly weapon 4th offense Refer to GAD or
victims, bystanders, parents, school personnel, service providers and all other persons c. Bringing of deadly weapon DSWD
who may be affected by the bullying incident. d. Stealing 5th offense
SUBSEQUENT SANCTIONS
B. CPC COMMITTEE / ANTI – BULLYING COMMITTEE
1. The pupil is required to report to the guidance coordinator for guidance and direction
A. The CPC shall be composed of the following: 2. Any quiz he/she would miss while serving his/her suspension would be counted against
1. Dr. Floreiphine S. Navarro – Chairperson his/her favour.
2. Mrs. Lilian F. Atis – Vice Chairperson significant harm based on any physical, emotional or behavioral signs;
3. [Link] Marina B. Omaña – Representative of the Teachers as designated
by the Faculty Club VII. RULES AND PROCEDURES IN HANDLING CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION,
4. Mr. Larry Espinosa – Representative of the Parents as designated VIOLENCEAND DISCRIMINATION CASES
by the Parents-Teachers Association
5. Ms. James Jagdon – Representative of pupils, students and Section 15. Prohibited Acts
learner as designated by the Supreme The following acts, as defined in Section 3 of this Order, are hereby prohibited and
Student Council shall be finalized in administrative proceedings as Grave or Simple Misconduct depending on
6. Hon. Zenaida Amores – member of the Barangay Council for the the gravity of the act and its consequences, under existing laws, rules and regulations:
Protection of Children (BCPC). 1. Child abuse;
B. The CPC shall perform the following functions: 2. Discrimination against children;.
10. Draft a school child protection policy with a code of conduct and a plan to 3. Child Exploitation;
ensure child protection and safety, which shall be reviewed every three (3) 4. Violence Against Children in School;
years. The template for the school child protection policy is attached as Annex 5. Corporal Punishment;
“C”; 6. Any analogous or similar acts.

11. Initiate information dissemination programs and organize activities for the 1. “Child Abuse” – refers to the maltreatment of a child, whether habitual or not, which
protection of children from abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination and includes any of the following:
bullying or peer abuse; 1) psychological or physical abuse, neglect, cruelty, sexual abuse and emotional
maltreatment;
12. Develop and implement a school-based referral and monitoring system. The 2) Any act by deeds or words which debases, degrades or demeans the intrinsic
template for the referral system is attached as Annex “D”; worth and dignity of a child as a human being;
3) unreasonable deprivation of the child’s basic needs for survival, such as food
and shelter; or
 4) failure to immediately give medical treatment to an injured child resulting in involved in, the creation or distribution of such films, indecent
serious impairment of his or her growth and development or in the child’s publication or material; and
permanent in capacity or death (Sec. 3 [b], RA 7610).
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2. “Discrimination against children” – refers to an act of exclusion, distinction, restriction 7 multi-faceted and shall involve all education
programs shall also be comprehensive,
on preference which is based on any ground such as age, ethnicity, sex, sexual
stakeholders and personnel. The programs may contain, among others:
orientation and gender identity, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or
(1) School-wide initiatives centered on:
social origin, property, birth, being infected or affected by Human Immunodeficiency
a. positive school climate and environment conducive to the attainment of learning
Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), being pregnant, being a child
objectives, the development of healthy relationships and the understanding of
in conflict with the law, being a child with disability or other status or condition, and
and respect for individual differences;
which has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment or
b. periodic assessment and monitoring of the nature, extent, and perceptions of
exercise by all persons, on an equal footing, of all rights and freedoms.
bullying behaviors and attitudes of students;
3. “Child Exploitation” – refers to the use of children for someone else’s advantage,
c. periodic review and enhancement of the students’ and personnel’s manual or
gratification or profit often resulting in an unjust, cruel and harmful treatment of the
code of conduct in relation to bullying;
child. These activities disrupt the child’s normal physical or mental health, education,
d. conduct of activities for students, school personnel and service providers on how
moral or social emotional development. It covers situations of manipulation, misuse,
to recognize and respond to bullying ;
abuse, victimization, oppression or ill-treatment.
e. continuing personnel development to sustain bullying prevention programs; and
There are two (2) main forms of child exploitation that are recognized: f. coordination with Local Government Units, barangay (Barangay Council for the
1. Sexual exploitation – refers to the abuse of a position of vulnerability, Protection of Children) and other stakeholders.
differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes. It includes, but it is not limited
(2) Classroom-level initiatives that focus on:
to forcing a child to participate in prostitution or the production of
a. reinforcing school-wide rules pertaining to bullying;
pornographic materials, as a result of being subjected to authority, debt
b. building a positive sense of self and interpersonal relationships through the
bondage, fraud or through abuse of a victim’s vulnerability.
development of self-awareness and self-management, interpersonal skills and
2. Economic exploitation – refers to the use of the child in work or other activities
empathy, and responsible decision-making, and report cyber-bullying; and
for the benefit of others. Economic exploitation involves a certain gain or profit
c. discussion of issues related to bullying, and strategies for responding to and
through the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services.
reporting of incidents of bullying;
This includes, but is not limited to, illegal child labor, as defined in RA 9231.
d. teaching positive online behavior and safety and how to recognize and report
4. “Violence against children committed in schools” – refers to a single act or a series of
cyber-bullying; and
acts committed by school administrators, academic and non-academic personnel
e. providing an inclusive and caring learning environment for students.
against a child, which result in or is likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological harm
or suffering, or other abuses including threats of such acts, battery, assault, coercion, (3) Involving parents in bullying parents in bullying prevention activities, such as:
harassment or arbitrary deprivation of liberty. It includes, but is not limited to, the a. discussions of the anti-bullying policy of the school, emphasizing bullying
following acts: prevention during Parents-Teachers Association meetings and seminars; and
1. Physical violence refers to acts that inflict bodily or physical harm. It includes b. conducting or sponsoring education sessions for parents to learn, teach, model,
assigning children to perform tasks which are hazardous to their physical well- and reinforce positive social and emotional skills to their children.
being.
(4) Monitoring students who are vulnerable to committing aggressive acts or who are
2. Sexual violence refers to acts that are sexual in nature. It includes, but is not
perpetrators of bullying, or who are possible targets or victims, for the purpose of
limited to:
early intervention. This activity shall be conducted with utmost confidentiality and
a) rape, sexual harassment, acts of lasciviousness, making demeaning
respect for all parties concerned.
and sexually suggestive remarks, physically attacking the sexual parts
of the victim’s body; Section 7. Intervention Programs
b) forcing the child to watch obscene publications and indecent shows or
forcing the child to do indecent sexual acts and/or to engage or be
 These shall be intervention programs to promote the continuity of comprehensive D. PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM TO ADDRESS BULLYING IN
anti-bullying policies. Intervention refers to a series of activities which are designed to SCHOOL
address the following: Section 6. Prevention Programs
a. issues that influence the student to commit bullying;
b. factors that make a student a target of bullying; and All public and private schools shall adopt bullying prevention programs. These programs
c. effects of bullying, shall be applicable to all students regardless of level of risk or vulnerability to bullying. Said
C. PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO ADDRESS16CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION, VIOLENCE, 15
DISCRIMINATION AND OTHER ACTS OF ABUSE c) acts causing or attempting to cause the child to do indecent sexual
activity by force, physical or other harm or coercion, or though
Section 11. Capacity Building of School Officials, Personnel, Parents and Students inducements, gifts or favors.
All public and private elementary and secondary schools shall build the capacities of 3. Psychological Violence refers to acts or omissions causing or likely to cause
school personnel, pupils, students and learners, parents and guardians to understand and mental or emotional suffering of the child, such as but not limited to
deal with child abuse, exploitation, violence and discrimination cases, bullying and peer intimidation, harassment, stalking, damage to property, public ridicule or
violence by conducting sessions, trainings and seminars on positive peer relationships and humiliation, deduction or threat of deduction from grade or merit as a form of
enhancement of social and emotional competence. punishment, and repeated verbal abuse.
4. Other acts of violence of a physical, sexual or psychological nature that are
They shall use training modules which include positive and non-violent discipline in
prejudicial to the best interest of the child.
classroom management, anger and stress management and gender sensitivity. They shall
5. “Corporal Punishment” – refers to a kind of punishment or penalty imposed for an
likewise employ means which enhance the skills and pedagogy in integrating and teaching
alleged or actual offense, which is carried out or inflicted, for the purpose of discipline,
children’s rights in the classroom.
training or control, by a teacher, school administrator, an adult, or any other child who
The programs that are intended to promote Positive and Non-Violent Discipline has been given or has assumed authority or responsibility for punishment or discipline.
include, but are not limited to, the following: It includes physical, humiliating or punishment or degrading punishment, including, but
not limited to the following:
1. Integration of education sessions on corporal punishment and positive
1) Blows such as, but not limited to, beating, kicking, hitting, slapping, or
discipline in the initiatives of the Parent-Teachers Association (PTAs);
lashing, of any part of a child’s body, with or without the use of and
2. Capacity-building programs for school administrators, teachers and non-
instrument such as, but not limited to a cane, broom, stick, whip or belt;
academic personnel focused on children’s rights, child development and
2) Striking of a child’s face or head, such being declared as a “no contact zone”;
positive and non-violent approaches in teaching and classroom management,
3) Pulling hair, shaking, twisting joints, cutting or piercing skin, dragging,
to enable them to incorporate positive discipline messages on children’s rights
pushing or throwing of a child;
and corporal punishment in classroom discussions;
4) Forcing a child to perform physical painful or damaging acts such as, but not
3. Encouraging and supporting the formation and initiatives of support groups
limited to, holding a weight or weights for an extended period and kneeling
among teaching and non-teaching staff, and parents and caregivers;
on stones, salt, pebbles or other objects;
4. Implementing specific parenting orientation sessions with parents and
5) Deprivation of a child’s physical needs as a form of punishment;
caregivers and other activities;
6) Deliberate exposure to fire, ice, water, smoke, sunlight, rain, pepper, alcohol,
5. Implementing school activities or events that raise awareness on children’s
or forcing the child to swallow substances, dangerous chemicals, and other
rights, corporal punishment and positive discipline, fostering the active
materials that can cause discomfort or threaten the child’s health, safety and
involvement of and providing venues for bringing together parents, families
sense of security such as, but not limited to bleach or insecticides, excrement
and children;
or urine;
6. Encouraging and supporting student-led initiatives to raise awareness on
7) Tying up a child;
children’s rights, corporal punishment and positive discipline; and
8) Confinement, imprisonment or depriving the liberty of a child;
7. Setting up child-friendly mechanisms for obtaining children’s views and
9) Verbal abuse or assaults, including intimidation or threat of bodily harm,
participation in the formulation, monitoring and assessment of school rules and
swearing or cursing, ridiculing or denigrating the child;
policies related to student discipline.
 10) Forcing a child to wear a sign, to undress or disrobe, or to put on anything 4. Retaliation against a person who reports bullying, who provides information
that will make a child look or feel foolish, which belittles or humiliates the during an investigation of bullying, or who is a witness to or has reliable
child in front of others; information about bullying.
11) Permanent confiscation of personal property of pupils, students or learners,
“ Bullying” refers to any severe, or repeated use by one or more students of a
except when such pieces of property pose a danger to child or to others; and
written, verbal or electronic expression, or a physical a physical act or gesture, or any
12) Other analogous acts.
combination thereof, directed at another student that has effect of actually causing or
6. “Positive and Non-Violent Discipline 8of Children” – is a way of thinking and a holistic, 9
Child Protection Committee. The parents of the bully shall be encouraged to join
constructive and pro-active approach to teaching that helps children develop
the intervention program.
appropriate thinking and behavior in the short and long-term and fosters self-discipline.
It is based on the fundamental principle that children are full human beings with basic g. Due Process
human rights. Positive discipline begins with setting the long-term goals or impacts that
In all cases where a penalty is imposed on the bully or offering student, the following
teachers want to have on their students’ adult lives, and using everyday situations and
minimum requirements of due process shall be complied with:
challenges as opportunities to teach life-long skills and values to students.
a. The student and the parents or guardians shall be informed of the complaint in
writing;
VII. ANTI BULLYING POLICIES
b. The student shall be given the opportunity to answer the complaint in writing, with
Section 4. Adoption of Anti- Bullying Policies the assistance of the parents or guardians;
c. The decision of the school head shall be in writing stating the facts and the reasons
All public and private kindergarten, elementary and secondary schools shall for the decision; and
d. The decision of the school head may be appealed to the Division Office, as provided
adopt policies to address the existence of bullying in their respective institutions, Such
in existing rules of the Department
policies shell be regularly updated and, at a minimum, shall include provisions on prohibited
acts, prevention and intervention programs, mechanisms and procedures. h. Applicably of RA 9344, as amended and other related laws
If the bullying or retaliation resulted in serious physical injuries or death, the case
RULE IV shall be dealt with in accordance with the provision of Republic Ac 9344 or the “ Juvenile
PROHIBITED ACTS Justice and Welfare Act.” as amended , and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, in
connection with other applicable laws., as may be warranted by the circumstances
Section 5. Prohibited Acts
attendant to the bullying incident.
Consistent with Section 3 of the Act, the anti-bullying policy shall prohibit:
i. False Accusation of Bullying
1. Bullying at the following:
If the student, after an investigation, is found to have knowingly made a false
a. school grounds;
accusation of bullying, the said student shall be subjected to disciplinary actions or to
b. properly immediately adjacent to school grounds;
appropriate interventions in accordance with the existing rules and regulation of the
c. school sponsored or school related- activities, functions or programs
Department or the private school.
whether on or off school grounds;
d. school bus stops;
Section 11. Confidentiality
e. school vehicles owned, leased or used by a school;
f. school buses or school services privately owned- but credited by the Any information relating to the identify and personal circumstance of the bully victim,
school or bystander shall be treated with utmost confidentiality by the Child Protection
2. Bullying through the use of technology or an electronic device or other forms of Committee and the school personnel, provided, that the names may only be available to
media owned leased or used by a school. the school head or administrator, teacher or guidance counselor designated by the school
3. Bullying at a location, activity, function or program that is not school-related head, and parents or guardians of students who are or have victims of bullying or
and through the use of technology or an electronic device or other forms of retaliation.
media that is not owned, leased or used by a school; and
 An school personnel who commits a breach of confidentiality shall be subject to 2. Written reprimand, community service, suspension, exclusion or expulsion, in
appropriate administrative disciplinary action in accordance with the existing rules and accordance with existing rules and regulations of the school or of the Department
regulations of the Department of Education or the private school, without prejudice to any for public schools, may be imposed that the requirements of due process are
civil or criminal action. complied with.
3. In addition to the disciplinary sanction, the bully shall also be required to undergo
an intervention program which shall be administered or supervised by the schools’

disciplinary administrative action shall be taken against an alleged bully of offending placing the latter in reasonable fear13of physical or emotional harm or damage to his
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student on the basis of an anonymous report and without any other evidence. property, creating a hostile environment at school for the other student infringing on the
c. Fact-Finding and Documentation rights of another student at school; or a materially and substantially disrupting the
education process of the orderly operation of a school; such as but not limited to the
The school administrator, principal or school head, or guidance counselor/teacher, following:
or school personnel or person designated to handle bullying incidents shall: 1. Any unwanted physical contact between the bully and the victim like punching,
1. Separately interview in private the bully or offending student and the victim. pushing, shoving, kicking, slapping, tickling, headlocks, inflicting school pranks,
2. Determine the levels of threats and develop intervention strategies. If the teasing, fighting and the use of available objects as weapons.
bullying incident or 2. Any act that causes damage to a victim’s psyche and/or emotional well-being;
3. Inform the victim and the parents or guardian of the steps to be taken to 3. Any slanderous statement or accusation that causes the victim undue
prevent any further acts of bullying or retaliation; and emotional distress like directing foul language or profanity at the target, name-
4. Make appropriate recommendations to the Child Protection Committee on calling, tormenting and commenting negatively on victim’s looks clothes and
proper interventions, referrals and monitoring. body.
d. Intervention 4. “Cyber-bullying” or any bullying done through the use of technology or any
The CPC shall determine the appropriate intervention programs for the victim, the electronic means. The tern shall also include any conduct resulting to
bully and bystanders. The School Head shall ensure that these are provided to them. harassment, intimidation, or humiliation, through the use of other forms of
technology, such as but not limited to texting, email, instant messaging,
e. Referral chatting, internet, social media, online games, or other platforms or formats as
The school head or the Child Protection Committee may refer that victims and the defined in DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012.
bully to trained professionals outside the school, such as social workers, guidance 5. Any other form of bullying as may be provided in the school’s child protection
counselors, psychologists or child protection specialists, for further assessment and or anti-bullying policy, consistent with the ACT and this IRR.
appropriate intervention measures, as may be necessary. The school head or the b.1 The term “ bullying shall also include:
designated school personnel shall notify the Women and Children’s Protection Desk 1. “Social bullying- refers to any deliberated, repetitive and aggressive
(WPCD) of the local Philippine National Police, if he believes that appropriate criminal social behaviour intended to hurt or to belittle another individual or
charges may be pursued against the bully or offending student. group.
f. Disciplinary Measures 2. Gender-based bullying” refers to any act that humiliates or excludes a
person on the basis of perceived or actual sexual orientation and gender
All public and private schools shall include in the school’s child protection or anti- identify (SOGI)
bullying policy a range of disciplinary administrative actions that may be taken against the
perpetrator or retaliation. VIII. PROCEDURE IN HANDLING CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION, VIOLENCE OR
DISCRMINATION
Bullying incidents or retaliation shall be treated according to their nature, gravity or
severity and attendant circumstances. Section 16. Investigation and Reporting. The conduct of investigation and reporting of cases of
1. The school head, considering the nature, gravity or severity, previous incidents of child abuse, exploitation, violence or discrimination, shall be done expeditiously, as herein
bullying or retaliation and attendant circumstances, may impose reasonable provided.
disciplinary measures on the bully or offending student that is proportionate to the
A. PUBLIC SCHOOLS
act committed.
A. The School Head or the Schools Division Superintendent, upon receipt of the Complaint, than three ( 3) days from receipt of the notice, furnishing the complaint a copy
shall the same, within forty-eight ( 48) hours, to the Disciplining Authority, who shall thereof, otherwise the Counter-Affidavit or Comment shall be considered as not filed.
then issue an Order for the conduct of a fact finding investigation, not later than E.2 The procedure for the conduct of an investigation and all other related incidents, shall
seventy-two(72) hours from submission. These periods shall be strictly observed, except be in accordance with the rules under Resolution No. 01-0940 of the Civil Service
when justified by circumstances beyond their control; Provided, that, if the person Commission, Provided ,that if the investigating is a teacher, the composition of the
complained of is a non- teaching personnel, the Schools Division Superintendent shall Formal investigating Committee shall be in accordance with Section 9 of R.A. 4670.
cause the conduct of a fact-finding investigation within the same period.
B. If a complaint is not sufficient in form,
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Superintendent, or Disciplining Authority shall immediately inform the complainant of IX. PROCEDURE IN HANDLING BULLYING INCIDENTS IN SCHOOL
the requirements of a formal complaint, Upon the filing of the formal complaint, the Section 10. Procedures in Handling Bullying incidents in Schools
same shall be acted upon pursuant to the preceding paragraphs.
C. The conduct of a fact-finding investigation shall be in accordance with the Revised Rules A. Jurisdiction.
of Procedure of the accordance with the Revised Rules of Procedure of the Department Complains of bullying and other acts under this IRR shall be within the exclusive
of Education in Administrative Cases. Pending investigation, upon referral of the school jurisdiction of the Department or the private school and shall not be brought for amicable
Principal or Guidance Counselor/Teacher, the Local Social welfare and Development settlement before the Barangay, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations. Complains
Officer ( LSWDO) of the concerned local government unit shall assess the child and for acts by other laws shall be referred to the appropriate authorities.
provide psycho-social intervention to help or she has experienced as a result of the B. Procedures.
abuse. The offender shall likewise undergo psycho-social intervention, if such is Consistent with Sections 3 and 4 of the Act, all public and private kindergarten,
warranted. elementary and secondary schools shall adopt procedures that include:
If a prima facie case exists based on the investigation Report and the records, A a. Immediate Responses
Formal Charge shall be issued by the Disciplining Authority, which may be the basis for 1. The victim or anyone who witness or has personal knowledge of a bullying incident or
the issuance of an Order of Preventive suspension pending investigation, for a period of retaliation shall immediately call the attention of any school personnel.
ninety (90) days, if the injury or abuse committed against a child is so grave. 2. The school personnel who was notified of a bullying incident or retaliation shall
The respondent may also be preventively suspended to preclude the possibility of intervene, by:
influencing or intimidating witnesses. i. Stopping the bullying or retaliation immediately;
ii. Separating the student involved
The respondent may file a Motion for Reconsideration with the Disciplining iii. Removing the victim or, in appropriate cases, the bully or offending student,
Authority or may elevate the same to the Civil Service Commission by way of an Appeal from the site;
within fifteen ( 15) days from receipt thereof. iv. Ensuring the victims safety, by:
D. The Revised Rules of Procedure of the Department of Education in Administrative Cases  Determining and addressing the victim’s immediate safety needs; and
shall apply in all other aspects.  Ensuring medical attention, if needed, and securing a medical
E. A complaint for education-related sexual harassment as defined under resolution NO. certification, in cases of physical injury.
01-0940 of the Civil Service Commission, must be in writing, signed and sworn to by the v. Bringing the bully to the Guidance Office or the designated school personnel.
complainant. It shall contain the following: b. Reporting the Bullying incident or Retaliation
1. the full name and address of the complaint; 1. A victim or a bystander, or a school personnel who receives information of a
2. the full name, address, and position of the respondent; bullying incident or retaliation, or any person who witnesses or has personal
3. a brief statement of the relevant facts; knowledge of any incident of bullying or retaliation, shall report the same to the
4. evidence, in support of the complainant, if any; teacher, guidance coordinator or counsellor or any person designated to handle
5. a certification of non-forum shopping. bullying incidents.
E.1 The complaint shall be referred to the Committee on Decorum and investigation. Upon 2. The bullying incident or retaliation shall be immediately reported to the school
receipt of the complaint, the Committee shall require the person complain of to head. The designated school personnel shall fill up the intake sheet as provided in
submit his or her Counter Affidavit/comment, which shall be under oath, not later DepEd Order No. 40, s 2012. The school head or the designated school personnel
shall inform the parents or guardian of the victim and the bully about the incident.
3. If an incident of bulling or retaliation involves students from more than one school,
the school that was first informed of the bullying or retaliation shall promptly notify
the appropriate administrator or school head of the other school so that both
schools may take appropriate action.
4. Reports of incidents of bullying or retaliation initiated by persons who prefer
anonymity shall be entertained, and the person who reported the incident shall be
afforded protection form possible retaliation, provided, however, that no

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