Families of minors involved in bullying incident agree to pay P800,000-fine, issue public apology
Families of minors involved in a bullying incident in Baguio City have reached an amicable settlement, which includes a P800,000 fine and a public apology. The victim's family has accepted the settlement and expressed a desire for the matter to be resolved peacefully.
Why it matters
Demonstrates the use of community-based mediation and restorative justice in handling juvenile delinquency cases.
BAGUIO CITY --Families of student minors alleged to have been involved in a recent bullying incident and the victim’s family have reportedly reached an amicable settlement after a week of negotiations in Barangay Pinget, Baguio City.
A series of discussions between the two parties, held in the presence of Barangay Pinget officials, concluded on Friday, September 4.
Part of the amicable settlement involves the payment of an P800,000-fine, which will be shared among the perpetrators based on their respective levels of participation.
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