Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.____ 
Introduced by Representative MA. VICTORIA CO-PILAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Bullying, in its many forms, whether physical, verbal, social, or cyber remains a 
serious and pervasive problem in Philippine schools and communities. It endangers the 
mental health, well-being, and educational development of children and youth. Despite 
existing policies such as Republic Act No. 10627 or the “Anti-Bullying Act of 2013,” cases 
of bullying continue to rise, especially in the digital age where online harassment has 
become more prevalent and difficult to monitor. 
Bullying is not just a childhood or adolescent issue—it is a social issue that affects 
the entire nation. Children who are bullied are more likely to experience anxiety, 
depression, and low self-esteem. In more severe cases, bullying can even lead to school 
dropouts, self-harm, or suicide. As such, sustained awareness, education, and 
community engagement are necessary to break the cycle of abuse, promote respect, and 
create a culture of empathy and inclusion. 
The proposed measure is aligned with the State’s constitutional duty to promote 
the rights and welfare of children and to ensure quality education in a safe and secure 
environment. Designating a National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month not 
only enhances public awareness but also strengthens the mechanisms for reporting, 
responding to, and ultimately reducing incidents of bullying and abuse. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
July 24, 2025
3:40 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.____ 
Introduced by Representative MA. VICTORIA CO-PILAR 
AN ACT  
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DECLARING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER OF EACH YEAR AS THE NATIONAL 
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BULLYING AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH  
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “National Bullying Awareness and 
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Prevention Month Act.”  
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SEC. 2. The month of September of each year is hereby declared the “National 
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Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month” to raise public awareness about bullying 
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prevention and the importance of protecting children and youth from abuse, cruelty, 
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exploitation, and other harmful conditions, with the goal of promoting safe environments 
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and ensuring access to quality education for all.  
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SEC. 3. In observance of the “National Bullying Awareness and Prevention 
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Month,” an annual program of activities shall be prepared and implemented by the 
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Department of Education (DepEd), in collaboration with the National Youth Commission 
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(NYC) and the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC). The DepEd, NYC, and CWC 
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are authorized to request assistance from other government departments, bureaus, 
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offices, agencies, or instrumentalities, including government-owned or -controlled 
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corporations, as necessary to effectively carry out the objectives of this Act.  
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The DepEd shall oversee awareness-raising activities on bullying prevention, as 
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well as the prevention of other forms of abuse, cruelty, and exploitation against children, 
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in all public and private elementary and high schools nationwide.  
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SEC. 4. The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) shall, in collaboration with the 
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DepEd, NYC, and CWC, ensure the effective dissemination of information regarding this 
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Act.  
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 SEC. 5. All local government units, private organizations, civil society groups, 
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nongovernmental organizations, and people’s organizations are encouraged to observe 
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the “National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month” through simple ceremonies 
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and actively participate in related activities.   
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 SEC. 6. Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, the DepEd shall, 
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in consultation with the NYC, CWC, PIA, and other concerned agencies, issue the 
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necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.  
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SEC. 7. All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof which are 
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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.  
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SEC. 8. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
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Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.   
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Approved, 
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