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Minors Arrested for Alleged Bullying in Basilan National High School

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In a case reported on June 26, a victim's father lodged a complaint with the Isabela City Police Station in Basilan against two minors who allegedly bullied his son at Basilan National High School. According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), the suspects were turned over to a Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) center in accordance with the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006. The victim suffered severe injuries, including being punched, kicked, and hit against the wall, and was initially treated in a hospital in Isabela City before being transferred to a hospital in Zamboanga City for further treatment.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two minors were apprehended for allegedly bullying a classmate at Basilan National High School in late June.
  • The suspects, now classified as children in conflict with the law (CICL), were turned over to a CICL center in accordance with the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006.
  • The victim's father reported the bullying incident to the Isabela City Police Station on June 26, stating that the suspects allegedly forced his son to smoke and then physically assaulted him.
  • The suspects had previous behavioral records and did not return home after the bullying incident.
  • A case conference with the suspects' parents revealed that the minors had a history of problematic behavior.
  • Counseling services and intervention programs will be provided to the students involved with the assistance of the school and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
  • The Isabela City Police Station investigated the incident, and a team from the police station inspected Basilan National High School and coordinated with the school's guidance office.

Statistics:

  • 2 minors were apprehended for alleged bullying at Basilan National High School.
  • 1 victim suffered severe injuries due to the alleged bullying.
  • The Alleged bullying incident occurred on June 26.
  • The victim was transferred to a hospital in Zamboanga City for further medical treatment.
  • Counseling services and intervention programs will be provided to the students involved.

Sources:

  • Philippine National Police (PNP) - Statement on June 30
  • Zamboanga police - Report on June 26

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