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Research Report

1. Social Media as a Channel and its Implications on Cyber Bullying Researcher: Reginald H. Gonzales

2. Introduction 1 3 CONTENTS 2 4 Methodology Conclusion Results and Disussion

3. 01 INTRODUCTION

4. The increase in internet accessibility have brought the general public highly desirable outcomes such as considerable improvement in the way people communicate, changes in the way work is done, and for being able to do more, with increased efficiency and effectiveness in less the time and cost especially among the working sector of the society. These positive outcomes are felt by many in their quest for knowledge. However, the increase in internet accessibility has also brought a societal problem that deserves utmost attention and must be addressed immediately – cyber bullying.

5. This research aims to dig more information to help explain the complex and challenging problem on cyber bullying. It attempts to discover the role of social media in the continuous intensification of cyber bullying among netizens. Most importantly, the study explicates the implications of using social media as a means of cyber cruelty.

6. 02 METHODOLOGY

7. Method The researcher adopted a qualitative approach for the study.

8. SAMPLE SIZE The sample size for this research project comprised of eight (8) experts from various field of specialization .

9. SAMPLING TECHNIQUE The purposive or judgment sampling method was used in identifying the key informants of the study.

10. Description of the Key Informants The key informants of the study are as follows: Mr. Timothy John Dimacali - Editor and Website Community Manager, GMA News Online Mr. Mark Madrona - Blogger and Executive Director, The Filipino Scribe Prof. Danilo Arao - Online Journalist from bulatlat.com, blogger, member of Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, and journalism professor at UP Diliman Atty. Abel Maglanque - Legislative staff of Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago, proponent of Senate Bill No. 2677, or the Anti-Bullying School Policy Act.

11. Description of the Key Informants Mr. Jose Descallar - Legislative staff of Buhay Party List, proponent of House Bill No. 6114 or the Anti-Cyber Bullying Act of 2012 P/C Insp. Kimberly Gonzales - PIO, AntiTransnational and Cyber Crime Division- PNP-CIDG Dr. Nymia Pimentel Simbulan - Sociology professor at UP Manila and the Executive Director of Philippine Human Rights Information Center Atty. Christopher Lao - Practicing lawyer of OCMA Law, a victim of cyber bullying, and advocate of anti-cyber bullying legislation

12. 03 RESULTS & DISCUSSION

13. Matrix No. 1: What is the significant role being played by social media in cyber bullying? Prof. Danilo Arao " Social media make it possible for online users to engage in cyber-bullying as it is much easier to post and share content online, as well as quickly react to other online content "

14. Matrix No. 2: What are the prevailing problems of cyber bullying in the Philippines? Prof. Nymia Simbulan " Cyber bullying is now becoming a problem in the sense that in the recent past there have been victims of cyber bullying as a result of certain event or certain behavior which have been captured in video and posted in the social media network. "

15. Matrix No. 3: What are the common reasons why cyber bullies use social media in bullying? Atty. Abel Maglanque " Perpetrators are empowered to target wide audience with a big guarantee of anonymity."

16. Matrix No. 4: What standards are being violated when somebody uses social media to cause harm to others? Insp. Kimberly Gonzales " The Philippines do not have specific law that clearly defines what cyber crime is. PNP-CIDG address the problem by categorizing cyber crime acts as to libel, harassment, hacking,threat, fraud, and other similar acts. "

17. Matrix No. 5: What measures should be implemented to prevent or control cyber bullying? Atty. Abel Maglanque " A big part in the resolution of the problem is education. "

18. Matrix No. 6: How should social media be used as a tool for addressing cyber bullying? Atty. Christopher Lao " It is a useful tool to inform them of the negative implications and harm that it might bring once use in cyber bullying. "

19. 04 CONCLUSION

20. Through focus interview analysis, the researcher concludes that social media has enabled cyberbullying, providing a platform for individuals seeking to harm others. Social media's characteristics, such as real-time updates and anonymity, make it appealing to cyberbullies, who can easily reach a wide audience and garner support. In the Philippines, the absence of explicit legislation addressing online bullying leads to challenges in legal enforcement, with law enforcement applying existing laws to virtual crimes.

21. Ethical concerns arise as cyberbullying contradicts moral values and demonstrates a lack of understanding of "cyber ethics" among users. Preventative measures include promoting self-discipline, social media literacy campaigns, understanding cyber security, and reporting incidents to authorities. While social media can be misused for harm, it also holds potential for combating cyberbullying through similar means employed by perpetrators.

22. RECOMMENDATIONS In promoting responsible internet use among students, it is essential to educate them about the benefits and consequences of online activities, emphasizing the importance of avoiding harmful behavior like cyberbullying. Parents should actively monitor their children's internet usage to prevent cyberbullying incidents, especially considering that many students spend a significant amount of time online at home.

23. RECOMMENDATIONS Schools play a crucial role in safeguarding students from cyberbullying by implementing guidelines for internet use and providing guidance on using school internet facilities for academic purposes. However, there is a lack of research on cyberbullying in the Philippines, highlighting the need for further investigation into the issue and the development of effective measures to address it. Additionally, the government is urged to enact legislation specifically targeting cyberbullying to ensure the protection of citizens' rights and well-being in the online realm.

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