2, RA 10627) These acts are collectively called “ cyber bullying” when committed online.

“Bullying”, as defined, refers to any severe or repeated 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 infringing on the rights of another or materially or substantially disrupting the education process. This law finds applicability in school-related bullying, student-student bullying in particular, which covers those uttered in social media. Such acts done behind the cloak of a social media platform may have legal implications under Philippine Laws. We therefore sometimes see posts or commentaries meant to embarrass competence and intelligence, gender or just plain rumour mongering. The perceived anonymity that social media brings tends to shed people’s normal sensibilities or even basic civility. Regardless of political affiliation or social philosophy, it is undeniable how the power of social media has shaped recent events. Today, the pen can very well be a tap of a button, as social media has reinvented our way of life anew - for good or for bad. When this was once said, it was to highlight the power of thoughts and ideas over brute force and violence as a way to effect change. IHC Magazine: Counsel of the Year, 2021, Results and Awards, plus more.Getting to know Ban Jiun Ean of Maxwell Chambers, Singapore October 3, 2022.Is Business Travel Dead? December 20, 2022.Q&A with Ira Eddymurthy of SSEK as They Celebrate 30 Years of Operation March 9, 2023.In-House Community Counsel of the Year, 2021 – Awards and Results July 18, 2022.Submissions Open for 2023 In-House Counsel of the Year Awards March 1, 2023.In-House Community Magazine: Feb 2023 issue including Firms of the Year 2022 Results March 1, 2023.In-House Insights with Dr Vincent Ng of AEON September 21, 2022.In-House Insights with Francesca Gori of Accenture Legal December 15, 2022.How to Harness an Agile and Innovative Mindset During Periods of Change or Uncertainty December 20, 2022.

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