By Azer N. Parrocha
MANILA, (PNA) — Sen. Nancy Binay on Thursday praised President Benigno Aquino III’s signing of the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013, saying that she believed it will create a new ‘positive culture of caring” in school environments.
“As a mother (of four children), I deeply appreciate our President for the immediate signing of this bill into law,” Binay said. “It stops, prevents and protects children from the early prevalence of violence among students.”
“Those victims of bullying will no longer be afraid because they know that there will be safe channels where they can air the hurt and pain,” she added.
The senator also called on the Department of Education (DepEd) and school authorities to ensure that all policies will be properly implemented.
“Schools are our children’s second home and as parents, we entrust the welfare and safety of our children in your hands,” Binay said.
She further explained that bullying has been a silent menace that has plagued many children for a very long time. Even as adults, some may have been victims of ingrained culture of violence.
“It may have scarred us for life. It is only fitting that we act now and prevent our children from experiencing the same trauma that bullying can instil in their hearts,” she said.
Under the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013, it requires all elementary and secondary schools to adopt policies that will prevent and address bullying in their institutions.