A member of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) encouraged young people to face bullying by seeking support from family and friends and by finding places where they can reflect and pray.
Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon said bullying is common, but its effects can be lessened when young people share their struggles with others.
“Bullying is everywhere. When facing it alone, it is painful,” Baylon said in his homily at the Divine Mercy Shrine and Monastery of the Carmelite Nuns of the Holy Trinity.
Bullying remains a concern in many schools, where students may experience teasing, intimidation, or harassment from their peers.
Education officials and child advocates have long urged students to report such incidents and seek help from teachers, parents, or school authorities.
The bishop urged the youth to find their own “wells,” or places where they can find comfort, reflect on their problems, and strengthen their relationship with Jesus.
Baylon also warned that some sources of comfort, such as the internet, may only provide temporary relief and may not help deepen one’s faith.
