30/07/2026
๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ | ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฆ๐จ-๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐๐ ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐๐น๐น๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ โ
โ In line with its commitment to creating a safe and supportive academic environment, the President Ramon Magsaysay State University, San Marcelino Campus (PRMSU-SM) held a webinar titled โMinimizing Bullying, Creating a Safer Spaceโ on July 30, 2026, at the Gabaldon Court from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m, the event gathered faculty members, non-teaching staff, and students to raise awareness about bullying, anti-illegal drugs, and the shared responsibility of maintaining a respectful and secure community within the university.
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โ The program formally opened with welcome remarks from Dr. Santi A. Magtalas, followed by a message from PCol. Benjamin Ariola. An inspirational message was also delivered by Dr. Roy N. Villalobos, President of PRMSU, who featured the importance of unity and working together in building a campus where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected.
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โProviding the rationale of the activity, Guidance Associate Kriszanne De Guia, LPT, RPM, MAIP, highlighted that preventing bullying is not solely the responsibility of victims or authorities but a shared duty among teachers, students, and the entire community.
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โโPreventing bullying is not only the responsibility of the victim or the authority; it is a shared responsibility as teachers and you as a students,โ De Guia said.
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โThe first speaker, PCPT. Kathryn Joy M. Alferos, talked about the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 10627). She highlighted that RA 10627 seeks to protect learners from various forms of violence in the learning institution. The discussion also revisited the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 (RA 9344), emphasizing that children who make mistakes should be given guidance and opportunities to change rather than being defined by their actions. The session reminded participants that while victims deserve protection and support, those who have caused harm also need proper intervention and care to help them become better individuals. She ended her presentation with the biblical verse found in Matthew 7:12.
โโDo not do to others what you do not want others to do to you.โ she quoted.
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โMeanwhile, Pat. Deogracias D. De Leon, the second speaker discussed cyberbullying by helping participants better understand its effects, ways to prevent it, and the proper actions to take when it happens. He encouraged everyone to become responsible and respectful digital citizens.
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โThe discussion continued with PSMS Ely D. Dagan, who talked about the dangers of illegal drugs and the importance of being knowledgeable about the existing laws and policies. He left a message before ending his presentation.
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โ"Know the Law, Respect the Constitution, Protect the Integrity of Evidence,"he said.
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โAs the last speaker, as well as the facilitator of the event, Mr. Noel Sitjar Raรฑola, LPT, RGC, shared one of the most heartfelt moments of the program as he opened up about being a victim of bullying during his younger years. His personal story reminded participants that words and actions can leave lasting effects on others. Displaying his personal mantra, "Walk gently in the lives of others. Not all wounds are visible," Raรฑola encouraged everyone to practice kindness and empathy, reminding the audience that many people silently carry struggles that others may never see.
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โโYan yung tandaan natin palagi. Sabi nga nila, words of kindness can save a person,โ he added.
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โAn open forum followed, allowing participants to raise questions and seek clarifications from the speakers regarding bullying, cyberbullying, and other related concerns.
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โThe webinar concluded with the closing remarks of Hanna Myeah D. Dullon, MA, RGC, Head of the Guidance and Counseling Services Office (GCSO), who thanked the speakers and participants for supporting the university's efforts to build a more compassionate, respectful, and bully-free campus.
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โThe webinar served as a reminder that preventing bullying is a shared responsibility and that simple acts of kindness, understanding, and respect can help create a safer and more inclusive learning environment for everyone.
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Report by Jackelyn Abon
Photos by Cristel Pascual & Althea Maru Batioco
