MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday said the bullying incident in Ateneo Junior High School (AJHS) must be addressed within the school’s policy and regulations, noting that children “lacking in maturity” are involved in the incident. “I will advise them to address the situation internally, within the parameters of school policy and regulations. ADVERTISEMENTGuevarra was reacting on a viral video showing an AJHS student verbally and physically attacking another student inside the school. AJHS said they are “dealing with the matter seriously” and started an immediate investigation into the bullying incident. READ: Ateneo probes bullying incident in junior high schoolGuevarra, an Ateneo alumnus, then said bullying incidents happen everywhere, noting the school’s administration and parents must have the responsibility to extend their understanding and sensitive care to the children involved in bullying.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 21, 2018 07:52 UTC