No bullying linked to death of Bukidnon student, police say

The Maramag Municipal Police Station in Bukidnon clarified on Monday that a 10-year-old elementary student who died three weeks ago was not a victim of bullying or assaulted by his classmates, contrary to a local broadcast report. Lt. Col. Evary Bacunawa, Maramag police chief, stated that school-related bullying was not the cause of the student's death. The police refuted the claims made in local media. While the police are continuing their investigation into the exact cause of the child's death, they have not found a direct link to bullying at this time. Bullying remains a significant social concern in the Philippines, with the Department of Justice tasking prosecutors to handle such cases. This police clarification challenges the initial narrative of death by bullying, underscoring the need for a thorough investigation into the actual cause of death. Source: Inquirer NewsInfo