Letter to the President

Leni Jane Morales
Pantay Quitiquit, Caoayan,
Ilocos Sur

July 10, 2018

PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE
Malacañang Palace Compound
J.P. Laurel Street, San Miguel
Manila 
Philippines

Dear President Duterte,

I wrote this letter to voice my deep concern regarding the students who are engaging in the acts of bullying.

I have learned that there are 80% of students here in the Philippines that are experiencing every type of bullying which is not good. Most of the students are experiencing cyber bullying which is the fastest way to humiliate someone. I learned also that there are 1,700 cases of bullying being reported in the year 2013-2014 but only 60% of these cases were solved. The remaining cases aren't solved yet according to my research.

We all know what is the meaning of bullying. It is an act of violence that is considered a crime because it can kill someone who is not good in handling or overcoming things like this and they can't stand the embarrassment or they lack positivity.

While the victims of this violence are suffering from depression which can lead to suicidal acts, loneliness, and self-blame, the bullies are all laughing like they did not do anything wrong. They are all going in malls and parties while the victims are in the corner of their room, crying in a silent mode because they don't want their family hear them crying.

I conclude that bullying is not just a school problem but it is also a society problem. You or we must make a move in order to make the bullies or all the students understand that bullying shouldn't be done because of its effects to the victims. I hope that you can make some orders in order to stop this criminal violence so that every student can enjoy and benefits from school.

Sincerely, 
LENI JANE MORALES
Grade 10 student