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Jazper F. Belmonte

Cyberbullying: Assault through the screen

Now that the internet and mobile devices are easily accessible, misuse of these platforms is very common One of these is cyberbullying harassment through digital media However, this issue is getting much less attention than it deserves Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter are common grounds for cyberbullying and harassment. With the anonymity offered by these platforms, users are not afraid to do such things In turn, there is nothing stopping cyberbullying from occurring

According to gmanetwork com, as of February 1, 2023, there had been around 7,700 cases of cyberbullying in the country Because of the pandemic lockdowns, people around the world, including kids, are spending 20% more time on social media than they were prepandemic Making more opportunities for cyberbullying to occur

Cyberbullying is a problem that comes with progress and modernity, with their pros and cons Even if we cannot completely stop it, we can find ways to at least lessen the incidence of cyberbullying and its effects, such as seminars on how to properly and responsibly use social media platforms and consultations for victims of cyberbullying