Kapuso actress Yasmien Kurdi believes that bullying will continue to happen if authorities fail to address it properly.
In a recent Facebook post, the actress shared her thoughts after watching the hit South Korean series ‘Teach You A Lesson’, which tackles bullying and violence inside schools.
“Kapag hindi naaaksyunan ang bullying, hindi natatapos ang cycle dahil maghahanap lang ulit ng bagong target ang mga bully,” Yasmien said.
The actress admitted she initially avoided watching the series because the topic was personally triggering for her. Her daughter, Ayesha Zara, encouraged her to give it a chance.
“At first, ayoko talaga siyang panoorin dahil triggering at nakaka-palpitate siya for me. Pero sabi niya, ‘Hintayin mo lang, Mama. May sasagip din sa mga nabubully.’”
Yasmien said she was moved by the show’s portrayal of victims finally receiving protection and justice.
“For once, the victims were protected and someone finally stood up for them. Kahit sa palabas lang, may hustisya.”
The actress emphasized that schools must remain safe spaces for students and called on institutions to take stronger action whenever bullying incidents occur.
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Her remarks came amid ongoing public discussions about bullying following the tragic shooting incident at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City.
