HB 4554

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 15, 2025

An Act Strengthening the Prevention of Bullying in Schools by Mandating Anti-Bullying Policies and Quarterly Briefings Conducted by the Philippine National Police, Amending Republic Act No. 10627, Otherwise Known as the “anti-Bullying Act of 2013”

In plain language

The bill would require all elementary and secondary schools to adopt anti‑bullying policies, hold a mandatory student orientation on the first day of classes, and repeat anti‑bullying briefings each quarter with the Philippine National Police; principals must notify police when criminal charges may apply, and the Department of Education would impose sanctions on non‑compliant schools, including possible suspension of private‑school permits.

EducationPublic Order and Safety

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Author · Representative

Celso Regencia
RepresentativeIligan City, Lone District
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HB04554 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch