Faculty Manual

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Division of Occidental Mindoro

LUBANG INTEGRATED SCHOOL

ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT
BRGY. ARAW AT BITUIN, LUBANG OCC.MINDORO

School-Based

CHILD PROTECTION
and

ANTI-BULLYING POLICY

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I.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SECTION 1: Title. This shall be called LUBANG INTEGRATED SCHOOL

CHILD PROTECTION and ANTI-BULLYING POLICY

SECTION 2: STATEMENT OF POLICY

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state to provide special
protection to children from all forms of abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation and
discrimination and other conditions, prejudicial their development; provide sanctions for
their commission and carry out a program for prevention and deterrence of and crisis
intervention in situations of child abuse, exploitation and discrimination. The State shall
intervene on behalf of the child when the parent, guardian, teacher or person having care
or custody of the child fails or is unable to protect the child against abuse, exploitation
and discrimination or when such acts against the child are committed by the said parent,
guardian, teacher or person having care and custody of the same. (R.A 7610)
Pursuant to the 1987 Constitution, the State shall defend the right of
children to asistance, including proper care and nutrition and special protection forms of
neglect , abuse, cruelty, exploitation, and other conditions prejudicial to their
development (Article XV, Section 3(2)). It shall be the policy of the state to protect and
rehabilitate children gravely threatened or endangered by circumstances which affect
their survival and normal development and over which they have no control
The best interests of children shall be the paramount consideration in all
actions concerning them, whether undertaken by public or private social welfare
institutions, courts of law, administrative authorities, and legislative bodies, consistent
with the principle of First Call for Children as enunciated in the United Nations
Convention of the Rights of the Child. Every effort shall be exerted to promote the
welfare of children and enhance their opportunities for a useful and happy life.

SECTION 3: OBJECTIVES
LUBANG INTEGRATED shall promulgate a zero tolerance policy for any act
of child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying and other forms of abuse.
LUBANG INTEGRATED shall ensure that our schools are conducive to the
education of children. The best interest of the child shall be the paramount consideration
in all decisions and actions involving children. Teachers are their substitute parents and
are expected to discharge their functions and duties with this in mind.
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SECTION 4: PRINCIPLES
1. Schools shall be conducive to learning and children shall have the right to education
free from fear;
2. All children shall be protected from all forms of abuse and bullying to develop selfesteem and self-confidence;
3. Schools shall advocate a positive and non-violent mode of disciplining children to
foster self-discipline and to improve self-esteem.
4.Corporal punishment shall not be imposed on any child in school for the purpose of
discipline,training or control;
5.School Heads shall take steps to prevent bullying and ensure that the appropriate
intervention ,counseling 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 commiting
acts of bullying and peer violence;
7.Parents shall be actively involved in all school activities or events that raise awareness
on childrens rights,positive discipline,and the prevention of bullying;
8.Visitors and guest shall be oriented on the Child Protection Policy.

SECTION 5: DEFINITION OF TERMS

BULLYING - any severe use by one or more students of a written, verbal or electronic
expression or a physical act or gesture or any combination thereof directed at another
student that has the effect of actually causing or placing the latter in reasonable fear of
physical or emotional harm or damage to his property, creating a hostile environment at
school for the other students, infringing on the rights of the other student at school or
materially and substantially disrupting the education process or the orderly operation of a
school.
BULLYING OR PEER ABUSE- refers to willful aggressive behavior that is directed
towards a particular victim who may be out-numbered, younger, weak, with disability,
less confident or otherwise vulnerable more particularly.
CHILD ABUSE - mistreatment of child by a parent or guardian.
CHILD GUIDANCE -professional counseling of children who have emotional
difficulties extended to their parents or guardians
CPC- Child Protection Committee
COERCION - is the practice of forcing another party to act in an involuntary manner by
the use of intimidation or threats or some other form of pressure or force.
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT- a kind of punishment or penalty imposed for an alleged
or actual offense which is carried out or inflected for the purpose of discipline training or
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control by a teacher, school administrator or adult or any other child who has been given
or has assumed authority or responsibility for punishment or discipline.
CRUELTY - psychological or physical pain, distress or anguish especially when it is
long term; and grounds
CYBER BULLYING - is the use of information technology to repeatedly harm or harass
other people in a deliberate manner. It could be limited to posting rumors, or gossips
about person in the internet bringing about hatred in others minds, or it may go to the
extent of personality identifying victims and publishing severely defaming and
humiliating them.
EXPLOITATION -unfair treatment or use the practice of taking selfish or unfair
advantage of a person or situation usually for personal gain.
GUIDANCE COUNCILOR - a person who advises school, students and gives personal
academic counseling.
GENDER SENSITIVITY - is the act of being aware of the ways people think about
gender , so that individuals rely less on assumptions about traditional and outdated views
on the roles of men and women.
LSWDO- Local Social Welfare and Development Office
OFFENDER - somebody who hurt, violate a law or code of conduct.
PEER ABUSE - one who brings mistreatment , insult or deception in excessive amounts
to another individual of the same peer group. this is done physically, mentally,
emotionally or sexually.
PHYSICAL ABUSE- Is any act violence on the victim and can include ;slapping
kicking , shoving, , choking, pinching , pulling hair, throwing things, forced feeding,
burning, beating, used of weapons (gun, knives, or any object) or physical restraint
pinning against wall, floor, bed, etc.
PUNITIVE-a punishment creating burden or difficulty/hardship
RETALIATION - deliberately harm somebody in response or revenge for a harm he or
she has done.
SEXUAL ASSAULT -an incident that involves sexual conduct that is forced to
somebody.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT - unwanted sexual advances or unwanted sex related
behavior toward somebody
SEXUAL ABUSE - maybe defined as any sexual encounter without consent and
includes any unwanted touching ,forced sexual activity, be it oral, annal or viginal,
forcing the victim to perform sexual acts , painful or degrading acts during intercourse
and exploitation through photography or prostitution.
SEXUAL EXLPOITATION/SEXUAL VIOLENCE- are umbrella terms,
encompassing a variety of harmful and abusive behaviors, focusing specially on children
and young people as being anyone under the age of 18 years old.
VERBAL ABUSE - yelling or shouting, insulting you or your family, making threats,
being sarcastic about or criticizing your interest , opinion or beliefs, humiliating you
either in private or in company, sneering, growling, name-calling withholding approval
appreciation or conversation.

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VICTIM - are those who are experiencing an excessive amount of physical , mental,
emotional and sexual abuse from someone of their peer group.
VOYEURISM - it is sexual interest in or spying on people engaged in intimate behaviors
such as undressing, sexual activity, or other actions usually considered to be of private
nature.

SECTION 6: SCHOOL HEAD

The School Heads shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
A. Ensure the institution of effective child protection policies and procedures, monitor
compliance thereof;
B. Ensure that the school adopts a child protection policy
C. Ensure that all pupils, students or learners, school personnel, parents, guardians or
custodians, and visitors and guests are made aware of child protection policy.
D. Organize and convene the Child Protection Committee and for the school;
E. Conduct the capacity building activities for the members of the Child Protection
Committee and Guidance Counselors/Teachers
F. Conduct disciplinary preceedings in cases offenses committed by pupils, students or
learners;
G. Ensure that the participatory and other rights of children are respected and upheld in
all matters and procedures affecting their welfare;
H. Maintain a record of all proceeedings related to bullying or peer abuse and submit
after each school year to the Division Office the report and the copy of the intake
form
I. Conduct the appropriate training and capability-building activities on child protection
measures and protocols;
J. Ensure that the school adopts student Code-of Conduct to be followed by every
pupil, students or learner while on the school grounds, or during a school-sponsored
activity, and during lunch period, whether on or off campus;
K. Adopt such conflict resolution mechanisms that respect the rights of indigenous
peoples, provided that they conform to this Department Order and they uphold the
rights of the child;
L. Coordinate with the appropriate offices and other agency or instrumentality for
appropriate assistance and intervention, as may be required in the performance of its
functions;
M. Coordinate with the Department of Social Welfare and Development or, the
appropriate government agencies or non-governmental organizations on Child
Protection Hotline for reporting abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying
and other similar acts for counselling;
N. Ensure that all incidents of abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying and
other similar acts are addressed in accordance with the provisions of this Department
Order

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SECTION 7: SCHOOL PERSONNEL
Article 218 of the Family Code of the Philippines provides the following
responsibilities of school administrators, teachers, academic and non-academic and other
personnel:
A. Exercise special parental authority and responsibility over the child while under their
supervision, instruction and custody. Authority and responsibility shall apply to all
authorized activities whether inside or outside the premises of the school, entity or
institution
Article 220 and 233 of the Family Code of the Philippines, Presidential Decree
No. 603, and other related laws enumerated the following duties and
responsibilities of the above mentioned persons and personnel over the children
under their supervision ,instruction and custody;
B. Keep them in their company and support, educate and instruct them by right percept
and good example;
C. Give them love and affection, advice and counsel, companionship and understanding;
D. Enhance, protect, preserve and maintain their physical and mental health at all times;
E. Furnish them with good and wholesome educational materials, supervise their
activities, recreation and association with others, protect them from bad company and
prevent them from acquiring habits detrimental their health, studies and morals;
F. Represent them in all matters affecting their interest;
G. Inculcate the value of respect and obedience
H. Practice positive and non-violent discipline, as may be required under the
circumstances; provided that in no case shall corporal punishment be inflicted upon
them;
I. Perform such other duties as are imposed by law upon them, as substitute or
guardians; and
J. School personnel shall also strictly comply with the schools child protection policy.

SECTION 8: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PUPILS,

STUDENTS AND LEARNERS
1. Comply with the schools regulations, as long as they are in harmony with
their best interests. Pupils, students and learners shall refrain from:
a. Engaging in discrimination, or leading a group of pupils or students to
discriminate another, with reference to ones physical appearance,
weaknesses and status of any sort;
b. Doing any act that is inappropriate or sexually provocative;
c. Participating in behaviour of other students that is illegal, unsafe or
abusive;
d. Marking or damaging school property, including books, in any way;
e. Engaging in fights or any aggressive behaviour
f. Introducing into the school premises or otherwise possessing prohibited
articles, such as deadly weapons, drugs, alcohol, toxic and noxious
substances, cigarettes and pornographic material; and
g. Performing other similar acts that cause damage or injury to another.
An allegation that any of these acts has been committed shall not
be used to curtail the childs basic rights, or interpreted to defeat
the objectives of this Department Order.
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2. Conduct themselves in accordance with their levels of development, maturity,
and demonstrated capabilities, with a proper regard for the rights and welfare
of other persons;
3. Respect another persons rights regardless of opinion, status, gender,
ethnicity, religion, as well as everyones moral and physical and integrity; and
4. Observe the code of Conduct for pupils, students and learners.

SECTION 9: ESTABLISHMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE

CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE
Composition:
School Head/Administrator Chairperson
Guidance Counselor/Teacher Vice Chairperson
Representative of the Teachers as designated by the Faculty Club
Representative of the Parents as designated by the PTA
Representative of pupils/students as designated by the Supreme Pupil
Government
Representative from the community as designated by the Punong Barangay,
preferably from the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children.
Function of Child Protection Committees (CPCs)
Initiate information dissemination programs and organize activities for the
protection of children;
Establish a system for identifying students who may be suffering from significant
harm based on any physical, emotional or behavioral signs;
Monitor the implementation of positive measures and effective procedures in
providing the necessary support for the child and for those who care for the child;
Ensure that the childrens right to be heard are respected and upheld in all matters
and procedures affecting their welfare;
The CPC shall accomplish an Intake Sheet to assess both the victims and the
offenders and report actions taken on the case.

II.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOOLS

Ensure the institution of effective child protection policies and procedures and monitor
compliance thereof;
Adopt a child protection policy, and organize and convene the CHILD PROTECTION
COMMITTEE(CPC) of the school;
Conduct the capacity building activities for the members of CPC and Guidance
Counselors/ Teachers;
Ensures that the participatory and other rights of children are respected and upheld in all
matters and procedures affecting their welfare;
Coordinates with appropriate offices, agencies or instrumentalities for appropriate
assistance and intervention

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III.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO ADDRESS CHILD ABUSE,

EXPLOITATION,
VIOLENCE,
DISCRIMINATION,
AND
BULLYING AND OTHER ACTS OF ABUSE

PREVENTIVE MEASURES:
This section focuses on the work that is done to reduce the impact of bullying and other act
of abuse. All public elementary school shall build the capabilities of school personnel , pupils,
students and learners, parents and guardian to understand and deal with child abuse , exploitation
violence and discrimination cases, bullying and peer violence by conducting sessions, trainings
and seminars on positive peer, relationship and enhancement of social and emotional competence

STRATEGIES:
Conducting sessions, trainings and seminars on positive peer relationships and
enhancement of social and emotional competence,
Using trainings modules which include positive and non violent discipline in classroom
management and gender sensitivity,
Integrating and teaching childrens rights in the classroom

IV.

PROTECTIVE AND REMEDIAL MEASURES TO ADDRESS

CHILD
ABUSE,
EXPLOITATION,
VIOLENCE,
DISCRIMINATION, BULLYING AND OTHER ACTS OF ABUSE

PROCEDURES:
Protective and Remedial Measures to Address Bullying and Other Acts of Abuse by a Pupil
Student or Learner
This section focuses on the work that is done to reduce the impact of bullying and other act
of abuse.
All bullying incidents shall be reported to the School Head.
The School Head shall in turn inform the parents of the pupils concerned and a meeting
shall be held for that purpose.
The student shall be referred to the CPC for counselling and other interventions.
The School may impose Non-punitive Measures in accordance with the principles of
Positive and Non Violent Discipline.
Punitive measures will be a last resort.
Expeditious conduct of investigation and reporting cases

V.

RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN HANDLING CHILD

ABUSE, EXPLOITATION, VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION
CASES
1. Expeditious conduct of investigation and reporting of cases;
2. School Head or the Schools Division Superintendent shall forward the complaint
within 48 hours to the Disciplining Authority, who shall issue an Order for the conduct of
a fact-finding investigation, not later than 72 hours from submission;

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3. If the person complained of is a non- teaching personnel, the Schools Division
Superintendent shall cause the conduct of a fact- finding investigation within the same
period;
4. Criminal and civil liability shall not be a bar to the filing of an administrative case;
5. The Revised Rules of Procedures of DepED in Administrative Cases shall apply in all
other aspects;
6. The identity or other information that may reasonably identify the pupil or student
shall remain confidential; and
7. The identity of a respondent- teacher shall likewise be kept confidential.

VI. ASSESSMENT AND REFERRAL OF VICTIMS TO LSWDO

The CPC shall accomplish the Intake Sheet;
The School Head may refer the victims and offenders to LSWDP for assessment and
appropriate intervention.

VII. EFFECTIVITY
This School- Based Child Protection Policy and Anti-Bullying Policy will take
immediately upon consultation and approval of the various stakeholders in
general assembly called the purpose.

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