DepEd’s anti-bully program gets P100 millionStudents leave the school in Manila on March 3, 2025, where classes are suspended due to extreme heat. MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education has allocated at least P100 million to fund the program on bullying prevention, values formation and learner support. DepEd Undersecretary Fatima Panontongan issued DepEd Memorandum No. 2 on Jan. 9 on the implementing guidelines of the Kaagapay Program aimed at empowering the school community to address bullying. “The program supports parents, guardians and caregivers of public school learners in strengthening home-based learning and complementing classroom instruction, encouraging positive discipline and promoting safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environments,” Panontongan said.

Source: Philippine Star January 10, 2026 23:30 UTC