Antipolo police hold anti-bullying lecture
Grade 11 students briefed on Safe Spaces Act, bullying prevention, and proper use of 911 emergency hotline
STUDENT SAFETY AWARENESS. Personnel of the Antipolo Component City Police Station conduct an information and awareness lecture on anti-bullying, the Safe Spaces Act, and the 911 Unified Emergency Hotline for Grade 11 students of Old Boso-Boso National High School in Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City, on 9 November 2026. (Photo courtesy of Antipolo Component City Police Station)
ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal — Police personnel conducted an awareness lecture on bullying prevention, the Safe Spaces Act, and the 911 Unified Emergency Hotline for Grade 11 students of Old Boso-Boso National High School in Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City, on Monday, 9 November.
The activity, which began at around 7:15 a.m., was led by Police Master Sergeant Ruby Guadalupe of the Antipolo Component City Police Station under the supervision of Chief of Police Lieutenant Colonel Mark Henry A. Garcia.
According to the police station, the lecture aimed to educate students about the harmful effects of bullying and the importance of maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
Students were encouraged to practice kindness, respect individual differences, and report incidents of bullying, harassment, and other unlawful acts to school authorities or appropriate government agencies.
The discussion also covered Republic Act No. 11313, or the Safe Spaces Act, which provides protection against gender-based sexual harassment in public spaces, educational institutions, workplaces, and online platforms.
Police personnel also explained the proper use of the 911 Unified Emergency Hotline, emphasizing its role in reporting emergencies and obtaining immediate assistance from police and other emergency responders.
The initiative forms part of the Antipolo police's continuing community awareness and crime prevention efforts, particularly those involving student safety and protection.
Through school-based information campaigns, the police seek to strengthen cooperation among students, educators, and law enforcement personnel in preventing bullying and promoting safer learning environments.